APA 7th Edition Video

Summary

This tutorial provides a comprehensive review of the seventh edition APA formatting guidelines for academic papers. It covers the structure of the title page, running head, in-text citations, and reference list. The video script explains how to format direct quotes, headers, and references for various sources, including websites, journals, and books. It emphasizes the importance of proper citation to support scholarly writing while maintaining original thought.

Takeaways

• 📄 The running head is no longer labeled 'Running head' in the 7th edition APA formatting.
• 🔍 The title of the paper is in all caps and the page number is placed about ten spaces down on the first page.
• 🖊️ The title appears again in bold, approximately ten to twelve spaces down from the all-caps title.
• 👤 The author's name is followed by the college, university, class number, class title, and professor's name, all on the title page.
• 📝 The entire paper should be double-spaced, including after the title page where the running head continues.
• ✏️ For citations with three or more authors, only the first author's name is listed followed by 'et al.' in the in-text citation.
• 📖 Direct quotes are enclosed in quotation marks and are followed by an in-text citation including the author(s) and year.
• 🔢 For block quotes of 40 words or more, the text is indented and followed by an in-text citation with paragraph or page number.
• 🏛️ Abbreviations for organizations are placed in brackets after the full title is first mentioned.
• 📚 Only 10% of scholarly writing should be direct citations; the rest should be the writer's own thoughts and words.
• 📑 The reference page has a running head, and 'References' is now bolded and centered at the top of the page.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is the review of the seventh edition APA formatting for academic papers.

What changes are noted for the running head in the seventh edition APA format?

In the seventh edition APA format, the words 'running head' are no longer used on the first page, and the title of the paper is in all caps with the page number below it.

How should the title of the paper be formatted on the first page of an APA paper?

The title of the paper should be in bold, about ten to twelve spaces down from the top of the first page.

What information follows the title of the paper on the first page in an APA formatted paper?

The author's name, the college, the class number and title, the professor's name, and the date the paper is written follow the title of the paper, with each element separated by appropriate punctuation.

How should in-text citations be formatted for works with three or more authors in the seventh edition APA style?

For works with three or more authors, the citation should list the name of the first author followed by 'et al.' for all citations in the seventh edition APA style.

What is the correct way to format a direct quote that is 40 words or more in an APA paper?

A direct quote that is 40 words or more should be formatted as a block quote, indented to the right by 5 spaces, followed by an in-text citation that includes a paragraph or page number.

How should company abbreviations be handled in APA citations?

After stating the full title of a company, its abbreviation in brackets can be used in subsequent in-text citations.

What percentage of scholarly writing should be cited according to the script?

Only 10% of scholarly writing should be cited, with the rest being the writer's own thoughts and words.

How should the 'References' page be formatted in the seventh edition APA style?

The 'References' page should have the running head at the top, with 'References' bolded and centered at the top of the page.

What is the correct format for citing a journal article with a DOI number in APA style?

The citation should include the authors' names, the year, the title of the article with only the first word and proper nouns capitalized, the journal name italicized, volume and issue in italics, page numbers, followed by 'DOI:' and the DOI number.

How should a PDF document be cited in APA format?

A PDF document should be cited with the authors' names, the year, the title of the PDF in italics, and the URL where it is found.

What are the key elements of citing a book in the seventh edition APA format?

The key elements include the author's name, the year of publication, the title of the book in italics, the edition in parentheses if applicable, and the publisher's name.

How should a video be cited in APA format?

A video should be cited with the author's name, the year it was recorded, the month and day if available, the title of the video in italics with the type of media in brackets, the title of the webpage, and the URL.

Outlines

00:00

📚 APA 7th Edition Formatting Overview

This paragraph provides an introduction to the seventh edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) formatting guidelines for academic papers. It covers the changes in the running head, the placement of the title, and the author details. The paragraph also explains how to format in-text citations, including those with three or more authors, and how to handle direct quotes, both short and block quotes. The importance of using citations to support one's own thoughts is emphasized, with a reminder that only 10% of the writing should be citations. The paragraph concludes with a brief mention of the reference page format, including the bolding of 'References' and the correct citation of a group author website.

05:01

🔍 APA 7th Edition Reference Formatting

The second paragraph delves into the specifics of citing various types of sources in APA 7th edition style. It discusses the citation of group-authored websites with the inclusion of the date of publication, the italicization of article titles, and the use of abbreviations for company names. The paragraph continues with the citation format for journal articles, both with and without DOI numbers, emphasizing the capitalization rules and the structure of the reference, including volume, issue, page numbers, and URLs. It also covers the citation of PDFs, individual-authored webpages, books, and media such as videos. Each type of source has its own set of rules for author names, publication dates, titles, and URLs, all of which are detailed in this comprehensive summary.

Keywords

💡APA Formatting

APA Formatting refers to the set of guidelines established by the American Psychological Association for writing academic papers. It dictates the structure, style, and citation method used in scholarly work. In the video, APA formatting is the central theme, with a focus on the seventh edition guidelines, which include specific instructions for headers, in-text citations, and reference pages.

💡Running Head

A Running Head is a short form of the title that appears at the top of each page in an APA-formatted document. It helps in identifying the document quickly. The video explains that in the seventh edition, the words 'Running head' are no longer used on the first page, but the title of the paper and the page number are still required.

💡Title Page

The Title Page is the first page of an APA-formatted paper, which includes the paper's title, author's name, institutional affiliation, course information, professor's name, and the submission date. The video script details the placement and formatting of these elements according to the seventh edition of APA guidelines.

💡In-Text Citation

In-Text Citation is the method used to acknowledge the source of a quote or idea within the text of a paper. The video provides examples of how to format in-text citations for different types of sources, including the use of the first author's name followed by 'et al.' for sources with three or more authors.

💡Direct Quote

A Direct Quote is a word-for-word reproduction of a source's text, which must be enclosed in quotation marks and properly cited. The video explains that for quotes of 40 words or more, block formatting should be used, and the script provides examples of how to cite these within the text.

💡Level 1 and Level 2 Headers

Headers are used in APA formatting to organize the sections of a paper. Level 1 headers are the main headings, and Level 2 headers are the subheadings. The video script describes how to format these headers in bold and how they are used to structure the content.

💡Block Formatting

Block Formatting is a method of quoting where the entire quote is indented to the right margin and does not require quotation marks. The video mentions that this format is used for direct quotes that are 40 words or longer, with an in-text citation following the quote.

💡Reference Page

The Reference Page is the section at the end of an APA-formatted paper that lists all the sources cited in the text. The video explains the correct way to format this page, including the bolding and centering of the 'References' title, and the proper citation of various types of sources.

💡DOI Number

DOI stands for Digital Object Identifier, which is a unique alphanumeric string assigned to the digital documents, such as journal articles, to provide a persistent link to their location on the internet. The video script explains how to include the DOI number in the reference list for journal articles.

💡URL

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, which is the address of a webpage or online resource. The video script provides examples of how to cite different types of online sources, including websites and PDFs, and mentions the inclusion of the URL in the reference list.

💡Scholarly Writing

Scholarly Writing refers to the formal and academic style of writing used in research papers and academic publications. The video emphasizes that only 10% of scholarly writing should be citations, with the remainder being the writer's own thoughts and words, supported by the cited sources.

Highlights

Review of seventh edition APA formatting for academic papers.

Removal of 'running head' label on the first page.

Title of the paper in all caps and page number placement.

Bold title placement and author details formatting.

Class details and professor's name inclusion.

Double-spacing requirement for the entire paper.

Running head format on subsequent pages with title in bold.

Citation rules for works with three or more authors.

Direct quotes formatting with quotations and in-text citations.

Block formatting for direct quotes 40 words or more.

Use of abbreviations for company titles after full title mention.

Scholarly writing advice: 10% citation, 90% original thoughts.

Bold and centered 'References' heading on the reference page.

Website reference formatting with group author and date.

Journal article reference with DOI number.

Journal article reference without DOI and URL citation.

PDF document reference format with author, title, and URL.

Webpage with individual author reference including date and URL.

Book reference format with author, year, title, edition, and publisher.

Media reference format for videos with author, date, title, and URL.

Transcripts

hello everyone today we are going to

review seventh edition APA formatting

for a paper and we're going to start

with the running head and you'll note

that there no longer is the words

running head on the first page you still

have your title of your paper in all

caps and you still have your page number

below that about ten spaces down is the

title of your paper in bold in about ten

to twelve spaces down from there you

will have the author followed by the

college comma then the university will

then have the number of your class colon

and then the title of your class the

next line you have the professor that is

instructing the class followed by the

date that the paper is written please

note that the entire paper is

double-spaced after the title page we

will see that you still have your

running head at the top which is your

title and under your running head you

will have the title of your paper in

bold center this is a paraphrase and

this is a reference that has three or

more authors in numerals for 7th edition

APA is that three or more authors lists

for all citations the name of the first

author followed by at all

this direct quote has quotations amount

around it followed by the in-text

citation which is Johnson and Fisher

comma 2018 followed by a paragraph

number all direct quotes my

contain a paragraph number or page

number followed by a period next you'll

see that we have a level 1 header in

bold and a level 2 header this is a

direct quote that was 40 words or more

and for direct quotes that are 40 words

or more you must do them in block

formatting so you indent to the right 5

spaces the entire quote and you follow

it by an in-text citation you include a

paragraph number or page number at the

end of your in-text citations for all

direct quotes you'll also notice that in

brackets we have APA this is the

abbreviation of the title of a company

after you have initially stated the

entire title of a company and it has an

abbreviation you put the abbreviation in

brackets and the next time you use it

for an in-text citation you can just use

APA comma 2019 and then your page or

paragraph number

here's another direct quote by Lovella &

gallon again this includes a page number

and something to note for scholarly

writing only 10% of your writing should

be cited the rest should be your own

thoughts and words citations are only

used to support your own thoughts and

words moving on to the reference page we

have our running head at the top

references is now bolded and center and

our

first reference is the American

Pregnancy Association this is a website

with a group author the group authors

the American Pregnancy Association four

websites with group authors we now

include the year followed by a comma the

month it was written and the day it was

written and then we italicized the title

of the article the next reference we

have is a journal with a DOI number the

way we references is we use the last

name of the first author followed by a

comma and then the first initial of

their first name followed by a period

and comma we do this for all the authors

until we get to the year that it was

written we just state the year not a

month or a day we then have the title of

the journal article and you'll notice

that the C on changing is capitalized

but none of the other letters are

capitalized for these words if you have

a colon you might be capitalized the

first letter of the first word you also

capitalize proper nouns in a journal

article title and then your journal

article is italicized and it is

capitalized it's followed by an

italicized volume and then the issue is

not italicized and it is in parentheses

followed by a comma and then your page

numbers followed by DOI : and then the

DOI number

the next reference we have is a journal

without a DOI number and you'll also

notice that we do not have a retrieved

from here we just have the URL where the

journal article was found

the next reference is a

with a URL DOI number and you'll notice

that DOI is not stated here nor a

retrieved from you just have the URL

after the page numbers

next reference is a PDF a PDF has the

last name of the first author followed

by the first initial of their first name

period followed by the year that it was

written and then in italics is the name

of the PDF followed by the URL that it

is found in

next reference is a webpage on a website

with an individual author you include

the year that it was written followed by

a comma and then the month and then the

date it was written the title is now

italicized followed by a period and then

the name of the webpage that it was

found and you'll note that mayo and

clinic are both capitalized followed by

the URL the next reference is a book and

you list the author's the year followed

by the title of the book which is

italicized and then if it has an Edition

the Edition is stated in parentheses

followed by a period and you'll note

that the city and state of the publisher

is no longer here it is just the

publishers name

the last reference I have for you is

media and in this case it's a video you

is this the author followed by the year

that it was recorded followed by a comma

and then the month and the day it was

recorded then title of the video is in

italics and you'll notice that in

brackets it states what type of media it

is and in this case it's a video

followed by a period and then the title

of the webpage it was found on followed

by the URL thank you so much for your

time I hope this helps you with your 7th

edition APA formatting if you have any

questions please reach out to us