Use and Cite Sources Practice Test

Yumi’s 500-word presentation on technology in Japanese classrooms draws on a translated Ministry survey, a peer-reviewed study, and an educator interview; she uses parenthetical author-date citations and a reference list. Which citation style is used in the passage, and why is it appropriate for the content?

Kenji writes a 560-word historical review of the Meiji Restoration, using a translated 1870s proclamation, a modern museum essay, and a historian interview; he contrasts viewpoints and flags each source’s purpose and audience with APA citations. Based on the passage, how effectively does the writer integrate the sources into their argument?