Use and Cite Sources Practice Test

Hiroshi’s 470-word report on Japanese eldercare cites translated municipal guidelines, an academic journal article, and a nonprofit interview; he uses author-date parentheses and a references list, consistently emphasizing publication years. 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?