Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source in a research report when the author's name appears outside the body of the sentence?
A)(Sam Smith, 2005)
B)(Smith, 2005)
C)(2005, Sam Smith)
D)(2005, Smith)

Question

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source in a research report when the author's name appears outside the body of the sentence?​
A)(Sam Smith, 2005)
B)​(Smith, 2005)
C)(2005, Sam Smith)
D)(2005, Smith)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The proper way to cite a source in a research report when the author's name appears outside the body of the sentence is to use parentheses with only the author's last name and the year of publication, separated by a comma, such as (Smith, 2005). Option A includes the author's first name, which is not necessary in this context. Option C is incorrect as it places the year of publication before the author's name. Option D includes only the year of publication, which is insufficient to identify the source.

Which Example Illustrates the Proper Way to Cite a Source