Style Guides & Editorial Standards Flashcards
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In Chicago style, a superscript number in the text pointing to a source at the bottom of the page is called a:
Answer: Footnote
In Chicago's Notes-Bibliography system, a superscript number directing the reader to a source at the bottom of the page is a footnote.
According to The Chicago Manual of Style, an em dash should be set:
Answer: With no spaces on either side
Chicago style specifies that em dashes are set closed—meaning with no space on either side.
In APA 7th edition style, what is the correct format for a DOI in a reference list entry?
Answer: https://doi.org/10.1000/xyz123
APA 7th edition requires DOIs to be presented as hyperlinks using the format https://doi.org/xxxxx.
The GPO Style Manual is used primarily for:
Answer: US federal government publications
The US Government Publishing Office Style Manual is the official style authority for US federal government documents and publications.
When using the serial comma (Oxford comma), which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Answer: She proofread novels, articles, and reports.
The serial (Oxford) comma is placed before the final conjunction in a list, as in 'novels, articles, and reports.'
In The Chicago Manual of Style, which documentation system is preferred for the humanities?
Answer: Notes-Bibliography system
Chicago's Notes-Bibliography system, using footnotes or endnotes with a bibliography, is preferred in humanities disciplines.
According to AP style, which of the following is written correctly?
Answer: The committee met on Jan. 5, 2024.
AP style abbreviates months with six or more letters when used with a specific date; January becomes Jan.