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APA STYLE QUICK START GUIDEIf you are unfamiliar with using APA style conventions, there are several ways to get started. If you are having trouble or are unclear as to the requirements of your assignment, your first step should always be to speak with your instructor. After discussing the matter with your instructor, a visit to The Learning Center might be in order to receive further one-on-one assistance. Once you are ready to begin working on your assignment, you can also follow this quick guide’s instructions to format your paper following APA guidelines. APA Formatting GuideStep 1 – Set up the paper’s format for an APA paper using the Microsoft template before you start to write. 1. Open Microsoft Word (2013 or later only) 2. Click “File” -476252952752023. Click “New” 11906258610603034. Type “APA” in the search box and hit Enter 5. Select “APA style report” from the available templates18859500400431432502143125556. Follow the formatting instructions given in the templateStep 2 – Before you begin to write the essay, make a list of all the resources you have found through research that you will use in the essay. This page is called the References page and it will be on a separate page and the last page of the paper. Step 3 – Write a rough draft of the essay and mark where you use information (ideas, quotations, or paraphrasing) from a resource. This is called in-text citation.Step 4 - Use Word’s Citations and Bibliography function to create and manage your in-text citations and your References page.In the document that you have formatted for APA style, click the References tab in the ribbon.24669754140201001In the Citations and Bibliography section, locate the drop down box labeled “Style.” Select the most recent version of APA available (currently Sixth Edition).35712404533902002Click “Manage Sources.”43719755137153003In the Source Manager box that appears, select New to enter a new source for citation. 328612511988804004In the “Create Source” dialog box, select the appropriate source type from the “Type of Source” drop down menu. Enter the publication information for your source into the fields that appear. Fill in as much information about the source as you can, paying special attention to the fields marked “Recommended.” Be careful to enter this information correctly, this is how the citation will appear on your document. Click “OK” when you’re finished.Once you have entered your source information, your source will appear in the Source Manager. The Source Manager displays sources in three ways, a “Master List” of all of the citations you have created for this document, a “Current List” of the source you have currently selected, and a “Preview” of the in-text citation and bibliographic citation of your source, in your selected format. If you have many sources, the Source Manager is also searchable and sortable. Once you have entered all your sources for this document, click the Close button at the bottom of the manager to return to your document.To insert an in-text citation into your paper, place your cursor in the location of the citation in the paper and click the “Insert Citation” button under the “Reference” tab. Select the appropriate citation from the sources that appear. Be sure to check with your instructor about his or her expectations and rules for proper in-text citation. 24669753333758008To create a Reference Page, place your cursor where your paper format says the Works Cited Page should begin (on the last page of your document). Click the “Bibliography” button and select “Reference.” Your sources will be arranged alphabetically in an APA Reference page. Check the generated Reference page to make sure it meets your instructor’s guidelines.31146754279909009For more information, consult this guide at Reference Page CitationsThe References page lists the long citations for all the sources you will cite in your paper and is included at the end of your paper. The purpose of a References page is to give the reader all the information needed to find the sources that you used. All citations are listed alphabetically, by the first piece of information (usually the author). Electronic SourcesItems found using an online database and items found on the free web (such as those you found using a search engine like Google) are cited differently. Be sure to choose the correct format.Online DatabasesCertain websites and online databases tools for generating citations in the style of your choosing. Always check with your instructor for specific citation instructions. Your instructor’s rules may differ from standard citation guidelines. Your instructor determines any specific rules for citations in your class.Journal, Scholarly or Peer-Reviewed Article from an Online DatabaseOnline Journal Article with a DOIWhen citing online articles, APA citations include the article’s unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) when available to specify the exact article used. The DOI replaces the article URL at the end of the citation. If the DOI is not available, omit it from the citation and use the URL instead. Author Last Name, First Initial. (Year of Publication). Title of article. Name of Journal, Volume number(Issue number), Inclusive pages. doi:xx.xxxxxxxxxx Morretti, M. (2012). Vegas is not the place. Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, 25(3), 405-417. doi:10.1007/s10766-011-9307-5Online Journal Article without a DOIAuthor Last Name, First Initial. (Year of Publication). Title of article. Name of Journal, Volume number(Issue number), Inclusive pages. Retrieved from article URL Bartley, Q. (2013). Hoping, wishing, being: The impact of sensory input on the patient's self-perceptions. International Journal of Sensorimotor Disorders, 94(4), 667-688. Retrieved from 9730?accountid=37957Valis, N. (2004). Positive rehabilitation habits. Nursing Issues, 16(19), 22-23. Retrieved from true&db=a9h&AN=98246508&site=ehostliveMagazine Article from an Online DatabaseAuthor Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month of Publication). Title of article. Name of Magazine, Volume number(Issue number). Retrieved from article URL Boylin, K. (2013, November). Financial literacy in times of hardship. Capital, 42(10). Retrieved from login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph &AN=75821365&site=ehost-liveNewspaper Article from an Online DatabaseAuthor Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day of Publication). Title of article. Name of Newspaper. Retrieved from article URLYamanouchi, K. (2015, January 29). Amazon explores use of drones for delivery. The Raleigh News and Observer. Retrieved from ? url= Pro/Con Online Article Database ExamplesCQ ResearcherRoger, R. (2013, February 13). Pandemics. CQ Researcher, 23, 1053-1076. Retrieved from and ControversiesClimate change. (2012, September 17). Issues & Controversies on File. Retrieved from Viewpoints In ContextHeyworth, K. K. (2011). Vaccines do not cause autism. In D. Haugen & S. Musser (Eds.), Opposing Viewpoints. Epidemics. Detroit: Greenhaven Press. (Reprinted from Parents, 2010, May) Retrieved from from an Online DatabaseAuthor Last Name, First Initial. (Year of Publication) Title of book. Retrieved from book URL. Hillstrom, K. (2013). The zoot suit riots. Retrieved from ? url= from an Online DatabaseTitle of film [Video file]. (Year of Release). Retrieved from film URL Bullying and suicide: Think about it [Video file]. (2014). Retrieved from PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=1279&xtid=53277Common Author Exceptions for Online Database ResourcesFor references with up to 7 authors, include all names. Example: Santifort-Jordan, C., & Sandler, T. (2014). An empirical study of suicide terrorism: A global analysis. Southern Economic Journal, 80, 981-1001. doi:10.4284/0038-4038-2013.114For references with more than 7 authors, include the first six, followed by an ellipse (…), and the last author’s name. Example:Giovannucci, E., Harlan, D. M., Archer, M. C., Bergenstal, R. M., Gapstur, S. M., Habel, L. A., . . . Yee, D. (2010). Diabetes and cancer: A consensus report. Diabetes Care, 33(7), 1674-85. Retrieved from there is no author, omit and list the article title first. Examples:Earthquake aid. (2010, April). International Construction, 49(3). Retrieved from ?direct=true &db=voh&AN=49547409&site=ehost-live Miller’s election hopes fading. (2010, December 23). Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from . csn.edu/login?url= 820713591?accountid=27953WebsitesThis section contains citation information for things you find freely available on the web. You often find them by using a search engine, such as Google.WebsiteAuthor Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day of Publication). Title of webpage. Retrieved from URL McNicol, T. (2009, April 28). Giant Pterosaurs couldn't fly, study suggests. Retrieved from on the WebAuthor, A. A. [Screen name]. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from video URL Sutton, S. [Stephen’s story]. (2014, February 14). Full speech from SJP's ACM 2014, at the 02 arena 24th Jan [Video file]. Retrieved from watch?v=ZEbxN8GHQUcCommon Author Exceptions for WebsitesIf an organization is responsible for the webpage’s content, and there is not a specific person listed as the author, then use the organization’s name as the author. Example:American Diabetes Association. (2014, May 14). Diabetes superfoods. Retrieved from and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/making-healthy-food-choices/diabetes-superfoods.htmlFor news and magazine websites, if there is not a specific person listed as the author, omit the author and use the title of the article in the author’s place. Example:All 33 Chile miners freed in flawless rescue (2010, October 13). Retrieved from 39625809/ns/world_news-americasIf there is no date of publication listed. In its place, write n.d. Example:Smith, K. (n.d.). Decorate with sustainable furniture. Retrieved from home/healthy-solutions/decorate-with-sustainable-furnitureFor YouTube videos, when the author’s name is not known, just provide the screen name instead. Example: NC Humanities. (2014, April 23). Professor Niall Ferguson – The descent of money [Video file]. Retrieved from SourcesBookAuthor Last Name, First Initial. (Year of Publication). Title of book. Place of Publication: Publisher. Higham, C. L. (2013). The Civil War and the West: The frontier transformed. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger.If you have two to seven authors, include all names.Fainaru-Wada, M., & Fainaru, S. League of denial: The NFL, concussions, and the battle for truth. (2013) New York: Crown.A Work in Edited Book or Anthology in Print (Essay, Short Story, Poem, etc.)This rule is most commonly used for books that have an editor and contain sections, such as essays, short stories or poems, by different authors.Last Name, First Initial of Author of Section. (Year of Publication). Title of section. In First Initial Last Name of Editor (Ed.). Title of overall book (pp. pages of section). Place of Publication: Name of Publisher. Swiller, J. (2012). I think I hear you. In K. Harmon & J. Nelson (Eds.). Deaf American prose: 1980-2010 (pp. 155-164). Washington, DC: Gallaudet University.Specific Edited Book ExamplesAngell, M. (2012). Drug industry-sponsored research is biased. In R. Espejo (Ed.). The pharmaceutical industry (pp. 42-51) Detroit: Greenhaven.Other sourcesComplete APA style guides provide information for citing many other types of sources.DVDLast Name, First Initial of Producer. (Producer), Last Name, First Initial of Director. (Director). (Year of Publication). Title of film [DVD]. Country of Origin: Studio or Distributor. Sington, D. (Producer), Copp, D. (Director) (2006). Dimming the sun [DVD]. United States: Nova/WGBH and BBC.APA In-Text CitationsUse in-text citations to give credit to the creator of any information that you quote, paraphrase in your work. Proper in-text citations give readers the information needed to find the source in your References list.Basic Format (Author’s Last Name, year of publication) Example: In 1861, settlers flowed West (Highman, 2013). OR If you write the author’s name in the sentence, you do not need to repeat in the parentheses at the end. Example: Highman (2013) notes that in 1861 settlers flowed into California. OR For direct quotations, or if your professor requires page numbers, include p. number in parentheses. Example: They noted that “a flexible mind is a healthy mind” (Palladino & Wade, 2010, p. 147).Common Exceptions for In-Text CitationsIf there are 2 authors, include both names.Example: (Highman & Smith, 2013)If there are 3 to 5 authors, use all authors’ names the first time you cite them, and the first author’s last name followed by et al. for any following citations of the same source.Example: (Highman, Smith, Heart, Jones, & Williams, 2013)Example subsequent citation: (Highman et al., 2013)If there are 6 or more authors, use the first author’s last name followed by et al.Example: (Highman et al., 2013)If there is no author, use the first piece of information you have from the citation on your References page. For information from an organization’s website, use the organization’s name.Example: (American Diabetes Association, 2014)For news and magazine articles with no author, use the first few words of the article’s title in quotation marks.Example: (“All 33 Chile miners,” 2010) ................
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