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.