Final answer:
It is false that citing page numbers for a quote is optional in APA 6th edition; you should include them whenever possible, or provide paragraph numbers if page numbers are not available.
Step-by-step explanation:
The answer to the student's question is B) False. When writing using APA 6th edition rules, including page numbers for a direct quote is not optional. If the source of the quotation has no page numbers, the specific paragraph within the source, such as "final para." or alternatively, "para. 18", should be provided in the parenthetical citation. When citing a work that is one page long, an entire work like a book or an entire website, a page or reference number might not be necessary. However, for clarity and to support your arguments effectively, including page or paragraph numbers is advised if possible. Additionally, if the author of a work is unknown, use the work's title in the in-text citation, with a page number if available. Most scholarly articles, especially those found online, will include page numbers.
In summary, while citing an entire work or entire website might not require a page number, it is almost always better to include this information for direct quotes to enhance the credibility of your work and allow readers to easily locate the original source. Check for page numbers in scholarly articles, and use the specific paragraph or section if page numbers are not available.