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The Writing Center Presents… APA Format

The Writing Center Presents… APA Format. Meghan Hollowell, Ed.D. Why Do We Need APA?. Avoid plagiarism--cite words and ideas of others. Format of nursing discipline. . Why No APA in the Writing Center?. A local issue (punctuation) is a function of editing.

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The Writing Center Presents… APA Format

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  1. The Writing Center Presents…APA Format Meghan Hollowell, Ed.D.

  2. Why Do We Need APA? • Avoid plagiarism--cite words and ideas of others. • Format of nursing discipline.

  3. Why No APA in the Writing Center? • A local issue (punctuation) is a function of editing. • Writing Center focuses on global issues (focus, organization, etc.). • Local issues only make a paper more polished; not the primary concern, as evidenced by rubric.

  4. In-Text Citations • Need (author, date) when citing ideas in own words. Paraphrasing is preferred! Data indicates that an overwhelming percentage of breastfed babies grew into healthier adults when compared to non-breastfed babies (Smith, 2010). Smith’s (2010) data indicates that an overwhelming percentage of breastfed babies grew….

  5. In-Text Citations • Need pg. # when using direct quote (p. 170 of APA Manual): Smith (2010) says, “about 90% of breastfed babies became healthier adults than non-breastfed babies” (p.#). • Indirect/Secondary Sources (p. 178 of APA Manual): Jones notes that most breastfed babies became healthier adults than non-breastfed babies (as cited in Smith, 2010).

  6. In-Text Citations • Lengthy direct quotes (over 40 words) must be blocked (p. 171 of APA Manual). Smith (2010) made an important point about the health of breastfed babies: About 90% of breastfed babies became healthier adults than non breast-fed babies. This data indicates…………………………… (p. 7)

  7. References Page Examples Book (Print): (p. 203 of APA Manual) O’Hair, D., Rubenstein, H., & Stewart, R. (2007). A pocket guide to public speaking (2nd ed.). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.

  8. References Page Examples Journal Article from Database with DOI: (p. 198 of APA Manual) Singer, J. & Maher, M. A. (2007). Preservice teachers and technology integration: Rethinking traditional roles. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 18, 955-984. doi: 10.1007/s10972-007-9072-5

  9. References Page Examples Journal Article from Database, no DOI: (p. 199 of APA Manual) Boquet, E. H. (1999). “Our little secret”: A history of writing centers, pre- to post-open admissions. College Composition and Communication,50(3), 463-482. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/358861

  10. References Page Examples Website: (p. 212 of APA Manual) American Heart Association. (2011). Fight stress with healthy habits. Retrieved from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/StressManagement/Fight...

  11. References Page Examples Missing Information • No date: (n.d.) • No author: Jump right into title, then date. (p. 176 of APA Manual) In text: Gangs can become increasingly violent if not stopped (“Comprehensive,” 2006). In References page: Comprehensive anti-gang initiative conference. (2006). Online Journal of Gang Violence….

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