APA 6th in Minutes: In-Text Citations
Summary
TLDRThis video tutorial from Humber Libraries offers a concise guide to creating APA-style in-text citations. It explains the necessity of crediting original authors when paraphrasing or quoting, and outlines the basic structure: author's last name, year of publication, and page number. The video also advises on handling multiple authors, anonymous works, and sources without page numbers. For detailed APA guidance, viewers are directed to the Writing Center, Purdue OWL, or the APA manual at Humber Libraries.
Takeaways
- 📝 An in-text citation in APA format is a brief reference within the body of a paper that directs the reader to the full citation in the reference list.
- 👨💻 Basic in-text citations include the author's last name, year of publication, and page number where the information can be found.
- 🔍 When quoting directly, use quotation marks and follow with an in-text citation that includes the author's last name, year, and page number preceded by 'p'.
- 📖 For paraphrasing, omit quotation marks but still include the author's last name, year, and page number in parentheses after the paraphrased content.
- 🗣️ If the author's name is mentioned in the sentence, include the publication year next to the name and the page number at the end of the sentence.
- 👥 For sources with two authors, use an ampersand between the names. For three to five, list all names separated by commas, ending with an ampersand before the last name.
- 👥👥👥 For six or more authors, list the first author followed by 'et al.'
- 🏛️ If there is no known author, use a shortened title of the work in place of the author's name.
- 📄 For sources without page numbers, use the abbreviation 'para.' followed by a period to indicate the paragraph where the information is found.
- 📚 The reference list at the end of the paper should contain full citation details, organized alphabetically, double-spaced, and indented after the first line.
Q & A
What is an in-text citation in APA format?
-An in-text citation in APA format is a brief reference that directs the reader to the full citation found in the reference list at the end of the paper. It is used to give credit to the original author whenever you paraphrase or quote their work.
What are the components of a basic in-text citation in APA style?
-A basic in-text citation in APA style typically includes the author's last name, the year of publication, and the page number where the information can be found.
How do you cite an author's exact words in APA format?
-When quoting an author's exact words, you should place the text within quotation marks and follow it with an in-text citation that includes the author's last name, year of publication, and the page number preceded by 'p.', all enclosed in parentheses.
What is the correct way to cite a paraphrase in APA format?
-To cite a paraphrase in APA format, you start with the author's last name, followed by a comma, the year of publication, a comma, and the page number, all within parentheses and ending with a period. Quotation marks are not used for paraphrases.
How should you introduce a quote or paraphrase when the author's name is mentioned in the sentence?
-When the author's name is mentioned in the sentence, include the date of publication next to the author's name and place the page number at the end of the sentence to complete the in-text citation without repeating the author's name or date.
What is the APA format for citing sources with two authors?
-For sources with two authors, use an ampersand (&) after the first author's name to connect both names in the in-text citation.
How do you cite a source with three to five authors in APA format?
-For sources with three to five authors, list each author's name separated by commas, and use an ampersand before the last author's name in the in-text citation.
What should you do if there are six or more authors for an in-text citation in APA format?
-For sources with six or more authors, include only the first author's name followed by 'et al.' in the in-text citation.
How do you cite a source without a known author in APA format?
-If there is no known author, use a shortened version of the title in place of the author's name for the in-text citation.
What should you do if your source does not have page numbers for an in-text citation in APA format?
-If a source lacks page numbers, indicate the paragraph where the information is found using the abbreviation 'para.' followed by a period in the in-text citation.
Where can one find more information and support for APA formatting at Humber Libraries?
-For more information and support with APA formatting, one can book an appointment with the Writing Center, consult the OWL at Purdue, or refer to the APA manual available at Humber Libraries.
Outlines
📚 APA In-Text Citation Basics
This paragraph introduces the concept of APA in-text citations, emphasizing their importance in academic writing to give credit to original authors. It explains that in-text citations are used when paraphrasing or quoting, and should include the author's last name, year of publication, and page number. The paragraph distinguishes between quoting (which requires quotation marks and a specific citation format) and paraphrasing (which does not use quotation marks but still requires a citation). It also covers how to cite sources with different numbers of authors and what to do when an author is unknown or when page numbers are not available. The paragraph concludes with advice on organizing the reference list and offers resources for further support.
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Keywords
💡In-text citation
💡APA format
💡Quotation marks
💡Paraphrase
💡Author's last name
💡Year of publication
💡Page number
💡Et al.
💡Reference list
💡Double spacing
💡Indentation
Highlights
How to create an in-text citation in APA format
An in-text citation refers the reader to the full reference
Must give credit to the original author when paraphrasing or quoting
Basic in-text citation includes author's last name, year, and page number
Quoting requires quotation marks and an in-text site citation
Paraphrases need an in-text citation without quotation marks
Introduce quotations or paraphrases with the author's name and publication date
Page number is placed at the end of the sentence for in-text citations
For two authors, use an ampersand after the first author's name
For three to five authors, list each author with an ampersand before the last
For six or more authors, use 'et al.' after the first author's name
If no known author, use a shortened title in place of the author's name
If no page numbers, indicate the paragraph with 'para' abbreviation
Reference list contains full citation information, in alphabetical order
Double space and indent the reference list after the first line
For more APA support, consult the Writing Center, Purdue OWL, or APA manual
Transcripts
this is Humber Libraries APA in minutes
this video will show you the basics on how to create an in-text citation
in APA format. An in-text citation
is a short citation that refers the reader to the full reference
at the end your paper
anytime you paraphrase or quote someone else's words or ideas
within the body of your paper you must give credit to the original author
a basic in-text citation will commonly include the author's last name
year of publication and the page number. When quoting an author's exact words
place quotation marks around the text then include your in-text site citation
begin with the authors last name, comma the year
publication, comma and the page number preceded by the letter P
surround in parentheses and followed by a period
if you summarize an author's idea using your own words this is a paraphrase
a paraphrase still requires an in-text citation
When paraphrasing you do not include quotation marks
begin your in-text excitation with the author's last name
comma, the year publication, comma
and page number, surround in parentheses, and complete with a period
there are many ways to introduce a quotation or paraphrase when writing a paper
if you refer to the author in a sentence as this example shows
always include the date of publication next to the author's name
place the page number at the end of your sentence to complete your in-text citation
you do not need to repeat the author's name or date. For two authors
use an ampersand after the first author's name. For three to five authors
place a comma after each author and include an ampersand before the last
author is listed
For 6 or more authors follow the first author's name
with et al meaning and others. If there is no known author include a shortened
title in place at the author's name
if your source does not include page numbers
indicate the paragraph where you found the information
by using the abbreviation para followed by a period
your reference list is at the end of your paper
and will contain the full citation information. Make sure to put citations
in alphabetical order
don't forget to double space and indent after the first time
for more information and support with APA
book an appointment with the Writing Center, consult the OWL at
Purdue or refer to the APA manual available
at Humber Libraries
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