An unexpected lockdown There’s no way out without APA
Querol-Julián (2026)
You find yourself locked up in a mysterious room with no idea of how you got there. As you explore the room, you notice a stack of papers with a note that reads, "Solve the mystery and you'll find your way out." You start to examine the papers and realise they are written in APA style. Suddenly, you hear a voice over the intercom saying, "If you want to escape, you must use APA style 7th edition to solve the mystery."
Whether you have previous experience with APA style or not, you can navigate the room and solve the mystery. If you have used APA style in the past, your experience might give you an edge, but don't be overconfident. The room might have some tricky citations or rules that you haven't encountered before. Stay focused, read the instructions carefully, and use your detective skills to succeed!
Three doors stand before you Solve the puzzles behind them to find your escape
Let's start!
You are trapped in the room, and you feel anxious and helpless. The door is locked, and none of the windows can be opened.It seems you have to solve each citation error to unlock a door in the room. Move onto the next set of papers and work through each citation until you finally solve the mystery. Open the final door and free yourself!
In-text citation conundrumdoor
You come across a paragraph with multiple sources cited. You hear again that voice over the intercom saying, “Reformat the citations to be in line with APA style and reveal a hint to the next puzzle”. You start reading the paragraph and notice several in-text citations errors but can't remember the exact rules for fixing them. Suddenly, you realise that you have your phone with you, but the battery is low. You start searching for someone who can help you out of this situation. You need to find a trusted friend on your contact list and send them a message asking for assistance. You do it and wait anxiously for a response.
It seems you are ready to start
Well done! You’re ready to open Puzzle 1 Make sure you note down the solution, you’ll need it later to unlock the padlock that will help you escape
What follows the author’s surname in a parenthetical citation?
Two words. 6 letters. Only lowercase
Reference list mess door
You check the next pile of papers and come across a reference list with incorrect punctuation and formatting rules. As expected, instructions are given over the intercom, “You have a limited time to identify the correct solution for the citations. Once you have found the solutions, it will reveal a valuable hint for the next puzzle. Good luck!”.
Right now, the formatting rules for the reference list are swirling around in your head. The voice over the intercom says "Are you struggling at the moment? You'll find a clue that will light your way hidden amidst the jars above the cozy fireplace". With this valuable resource, you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that there is a glimmer of hope to tackle this challenge.
Journal article
Book
Edited book
Chapter in an Edited Book
Great progress! Puzzle 2 is really to be solved Remember... you’ll need the answer later to move forward
Do we put a full stop after the DOI?
One word. 2 letters. Only lowercase
Reference List Round-Up
You spot a pile of references. You start reading them closely but soon realise that they're completely out of order. The voice over the intercom says "Don't fret though, take a deep breath and tackle them one by one. Organize them correctly in APA style. You got this!"
You’re getting closer to the exit…Puzzle 3 awaits Solve it and keep the solution safe, it may be the final piece you need to break free
Use the correct combination of four digits to unlock the padlock
Letter count to solve puzzles 1, 2, 3
Credits
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An unexpected lockdown There’s no way out without APA
Querol-Julián (2026)
You find yourself locked up in a mysterious room with no idea of how you got there. As you explore the room, you notice a stack of papers with a note that reads, "Solve the mystery and you'll find your way out." You start to examine the papers and realise they are written in APA style. Suddenly, you hear a voice over the intercom saying, "If you want to escape, you must use APA style 7th edition to solve the mystery." Whether you have previous experience with APA style or not, you can navigate the room and solve the mystery. If you have used APA style in the past, your experience might give you an edge, but don't be overconfident. The room might have some tricky citations or rules that you haven't encountered before. Stay focused, read the instructions carefully, and use your detective skills to succeed!
Three doors stand before you Solve the puzzles behind them to find your escape
Let's start!
You are trapped in the room, and you feel anxious and helpless. The door is locked, and none of the windows can be opened.It seems you have to solve each citation error to unlock a door in the room. Move onto the next set of papers and work through each citation until you finally solve the mystery. Open the final door and free yourself!
In-text citation conundrumdoor
You come across a paragraph with multiple sources cited. You hear again that voice over the intercom saying, “Reformat the citations to be in line with APA style and reveal a hint to the next puzzle”. You start reading the paragraph and notice several in-text citations errors but can't remember the exact rules for fixing them. Suddenly, you realise that you have your phone with you, but the battery is low. You start searching for someone who can help you out of this situation. You need to find a trusted friend on your contact list and send them a message asking for assistance. You do it and wait anxiously for a response.
It seems you are ready to start
Well done! You’re ready to open Puzzle 1 Make sure you note down the solution, you’ll need it later to unlock the padlock that will help you escape
What follows the author’s surname in a parenthetical citation?
Two words. 6 letters. Only lowercase
Reference list mess door
You check the next pile of papers and come across a reference list with incorrect punctuation and formatting rules. As expected, instructions are given over the intercom, “You have a limited time to identify the correct solution for the citations. Once you have found the solutions, it will reveal a valuable hint for the next puzzle. Good luck!”.
Right now, the formatting rules for the reference list are swirling around in your head. The voice over the intercom says "Are you struggling at the moment? You'll find a clue that will light your way hidden amidst the jars above the cozy fireplace". With this valuable resource, you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that there is a glimmer of hope to tackle this challenge.
Journal article
Book
Edited book
Chapter in an Edited Book
Great progress! Puzzle 2 is really to be solved Remember... you’ll need the answer later to move forward
Do we put a full stop after the DOI?
One word. 2 letters. Only lowercase
Reference List Round-Up
You spot a pile of references. You start reading them closely but soon realise that they're completely out of order. The voice over the intercom says "Don't fret though, take a deep breath and tackle them one by one. Organize them correctly in APA style. You got this!"
You’re getting closer to the exit…Puzzle 3 awaits Solve it and keep the solution safe, it may be the final piece you need to break free
Use the correct combination of four digits to unlock the padlock
Letter count to solve puzzles 1, 2, 3
Credits
https://chatgpt.com/https://www.narakeet.com/https://online-audio-converter.com/https://pixabay.com/https://www.fiftysounds.com/es/http://www.fakewhats.com/https://www.movavi.com/