Question

thorough research.
which of the following is an essential element to
include in a works cited page when citing an academic
article?
the title of the article, the author’s name, the journal name, and the year of
publication
the title of the article, the author’s name, the summary of the article, and the
author’s email address
the title of the article, the author’s name, and the website where the article was
first posted
the title of the article, the author’s name, and a link to the author’s social media
account

Explanation:

To determine the essential elements for citing an academic article in a works cited page, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Academic article citations typically require the article title, author's name, journal name, and publication year (along with other details like volume, issue, pages in some styles like APA/MLA), so this is correct.
• Option 2: A summary of the article and the author’s email address are not essential for a works cited entry.
• Option 3: Academic articles are usually published in journals, not primarily on websites (unless it's an open - access article with a journal - based DOI/URL, but the "website where first posted" is not a standard essential element like journal name and year).
• Option 4: A link to the author’s social media account is irrelevant for citing an academic article.

Answer:

A. The title of the article, the author’s name, the journal name, and the year of publication