Practical Research 1 (STEM) Quiz 3.

Name: ________________________________

Direction: Answer appropriately.

For items #1-3, please refer to the scenario below. Use the lower and back portions of this questionnaire for your answer.
Farmers in a rural agricultural community are grappling with the increasing population of kuhol (snails), which threatens their crops. The rising costs and potential environmental
impact of commercial pesticides have prompted a group of local farmers, environmentalists, and researchers to explore the creation of an alternative snail repellent. This alternative
product addresses the growing kuhol population while utilizing locally sourced materials, minimizing environmental impact, and providing a cost-effective solution for the farming
community.

1. Based on the given scenario, write the Statement of the Problem (general statement and the specific questions). 10 points

2. Based on the given scenario, write Rationale. 9 points

3. Based on the given scenario, write the Significance of the Study. 9 points

For items #4-7, please encircle the letter of your answer.

4. You are writing a research paper and want to cite a book written by John A. Doe and published in 2019. Which of the following is the correct APA 7th edition in-text citation for a
paraphrase from this book?
a. (Doe, 2019)
b. (Doe, John A., 2019)
c. (John A. Doe, 2019)
d. (Doe, J. A., 2019)

5. In your research paper, you include a direct quote from an article by Emily B. Smith, published in 2020. What is the correct APA 7th edition in-text citation for this direct quote?
a. (Smith, E. B., 2020, p. page number)
b. (Smith, 2020, para. paragraph number)
c. (Smith, 2020, p. page number)
d. (Smith, E. B., 2020, para. paragraph number)

6. You are reviewing a draft of a research paper written by a colleague. They have cited a source with the author's name, the publication year, and the page number, but they did not
include the publication title. What feedback should you provide?
a. The citation is correct; no further information is needed.
b. Suggest including the publication title to enhance citation completeness.
c. Inform them that including the page number is unnecessary in APA 7th edition.
d. Recommend removing the publication year from the citation.

7. You want to cite a source with three authors in your research paper. Which of the following is the correct APA 7th edition in-text citation format for the first time you cite this source?
a. (Author1, Author2, & Author3, Year)
b. (Author1 et al., Year)
c. (Author1, Author2, Author3, Year)
d. (Author1, Author2, Author3, Year, p. page number)

Honesty has always been the best policy, all the time! Thus, be always honest.

– Mr. Fernan

Your answers for Items #1-3, may start here…