Which Example Illustrates the Proper Way to Cite a Source

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source in a research report when the author's name appears as the subject of the sentence?

• A) Palmer, 2017
• B) Eleanor Palmer, 2017
• C) Palmer (2017)
• D) Palmer (in 2017)

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Definitions:

Note Payable

A financial liability representing a written promise to pay a specified sum of money to another party on a determined future date or on demand.

Accounting Equation

The foundational principle of double-entry bookkeeping, stating that Assets = Liabilities + Equity, reflecting a company's financial position.

Total Liabilities

The sum of all financial obligations or debts that a company owes to external parties.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by a company, including current, fixed, intangible, and other long-term assets, measuring its overall resources.