Introduction to Citation Styles: APA 7th ed.
Summary
TLDRThis script discusses the importance of citations in academic writing, emphasizing their role in crediting others' ideas and enhancing credibility. It outlines APA style, a widely used citation format in the sciences and social sciences, and explains its two main components: in-text citations and reference list citations. The script details how to format these citations, including author names, publication dates, titles, and source information, and advises on using official style manuals or online guides for specific citation formats.
Takeaways
- 📚 Citations are essential for giving credit to original ideas and enhancing credibility.
- 📈 APA style is widely used in the sciences and social sciences for citation purposes.
- 🔍 In-text citations in APA style include the author's last name or organization and the year.
- 👥 For works with more than three authors, use 'et al.' after the first author's name.
- 📝 A complete citation is required in the reference list at the end of the document.
- 🔗 The reference list should match the in-text citations in format and content.
- 📑 The reference list uses a hanging indent and is organized alphabetically by the author's last name.
- 📰 Reference list citations vary and should be checked against the official APA style manual or online guides.
- 🎓 Academic journal articles are a common source to cite in college papers.
- 🔑 The DOI, or digital object identifier, is a direct link to the article and should be included if available.
- ❓ For assistance with APA citation, consult a librarian or use reliable online resources.
Q & A
Why are citations important in academic writing?
-Citations are crucial as they give credit to the original ideas of others, enhance the credibility of the author, and assist readers in locating the same sources.
What is the purpose of citation styles?
-Citation styles provide guidelines and conventions that ensure a consistent presentation of writing and sources across different disciplines.
Which disciplines commonly use APA style for citations?
-APA style is frequently used in the sciences and social sciences.
What are the two main components of a citation according to APA style?
-The two main components are the in-text citation within the body of the paper and the complete citation in the reference list at the end.
How should you reference a source with more than three authors in APA style?
-For sources with more than three authors, include the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' in the in-text citation.
What is the format for a reference list citation in APA style?
-A reference list citation typically includes the author, date, title of the work, and the source or information about where to access it, separated by periods.
How should references be organized in the reference list in APA style?
-References should be organized alphabetically by the author's last name using a hanging indent.
What is the significance of using sentence case for article titles in APA citations?
-Using sentence case for article titles, where only the first word, subtitle, and proper nouns are capitalized, maintains a standard format for titles in APA citations.
Why is the volume and issue number important in citing academic journal articles?
-The volume and issue number are important as they help readers locate the specific issue of a journal where an article was published.
What is a DOI and why is it included in APA citations?
-A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a unique alphanumeric string assigned to digital documents, providing a direct link to the article on the publisher's site, which is useful for citation purposes.
Who can provide assistance with APA citation formatting?
-Librarians can offer guidance and assistance with proper APA citation formatting.
Outlines
📚 Citations and APA Style Overview
This paragraph discusses the importance of citations in academic writing, emphasizing their role in giving credit to original ideas, enhancing credibility, and aiding readers in locating sources. It introduces APA style, a widely used citation format in the sciences and social sciences. The paragraph outlines the two main components of a citation: in-text citations, which include the author's last name or organization and the year, and reference list citations, which provide detailed publication information. It also mentions the use of 'et al.' for works with more than three authors and the structure of a reference list citation, which includes author, date, title, and source details. The paragraph concludes with advice on using official style manuals or online guides for citation specifics and offers the assistance of librarians for those unsure of how to cite sources in APA style.
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Keywords
💡Citations
💡Citation Styles
💡APA Style
💡In-text Citation
💡Reference List
💡Hanging Indent
💡Academic Journal Articles
💡Sentence Case
💡Volume and Issue
💡DOI (Digital Object Identifier)
Highlights
Citations give credit to the ideas of others and enhance credibility.
Citations help readers find the same sources again.
Citation styles provide guidelines and conventions for presenting writing and sources.
APA style is commonly used in the sciences and social sciences.
In-text citations include the author's last name or organization and year in parentheses.
Use 'et al.' for works with more than three authors.
A complete citation is included in the reference list at the end of the paper.
In-text and reference list citations should match.
Reference list citations include author, date, title, and source information.
Use a hanging indent and organize references alphabetically by author's last name.
Reference list citations vary based on the type of source and available information.
Consult the official style manual or an online citation guide for details.
Academic journal articles are commonly cited in college.
Include last names and initials of authors, using an ampersand for 'and' before the last author.
Article titles are in sentence case, with only the first word and proper nouns capitalized.
Italicize the academic journal title and volume number.
Include the journal issue number and page range if available.
Add the DOI if available for direct linking to the article.
Formatting citations requires attention to detail.
Ask a librarian for help with APA style citations if unsure.
Transcripts
When you use the information and perspectives you found in other sources,
citations give credit to the ideas of others and make you a more credible
author. They can also help your readers find the same sources again.
Citation styles are guidelines and conventions that different disciplines follow to
present writing and sources in a consistent way.
APA style from the American Psychological Association is a common
citation style used in the sciences and social sciences.
There are two main components of a citation. First, when you reference another source include an
in-text citation in the body of your paper. In APA style, this citation
includes the author's last name or organization comma and the year in
parentheses. If there are more than three authors, include the first author's last
name, then use the abbreviation et al., which means and others.
Then, include a complete citation in the reference list at the end of your paper.
Your in-text and reference list citations should match.
A reference list citation typically includes the author, the date, the title of the work, and the source,
or information about where you can get it including any URLs or other links.
Each part is separated with a period.
In the reference list, use a hanging indent and organize your references alphabetically by author's last name.
This helps your readers skim through the list to find the reference for an in-text citation
Reference list citations vary based on the type of source you're citing and the
information available. Use the official style manual or an online citation guide
to check which details about the source you should include. Let's take a look at one example.
In college, you'll probably be citing a lot of academic journal articles.
First, include the last names and initials of the authors.
Use the ampersand sign for "and" before the last author, then include the year the article
is published in parentheses. Next, include the title of the article in sentence case.
This means only the first word of the title and subtitle and any proper nouns are capitalized.
After that include the academic journal where the article was published, in italics.
Academic journals published collections of articles throughout the year.
A journal might have a volume for each year and publish a new issue every few months.
Separate the journal and the volume with a comma and italicize the volume number too.
If there is an issue number, include that in parentheses and add the page range.
Finally include the DOI, or digital object identifier, if it's available.
This is a direct link to the article on the publisher's site.
Formatting citations and your paper can require some attention to detail.
If you're not sure how to cite a source using APA style, ask a librarian!
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