In-text Citation using APA 6th Style [NEW VERSION AVAILABLE]

Summary

This video explains how to use in-text citations when referencing other people's ideas. It covers the difference between paraphrasing and quoting, emphasizing the importance of putting ideas into your own words to show understanding. The video demonstrates how to properly cite sources using the APA style, including the author's name, publication year, and, in case of direct quotes, the page number. It also outlines how to format a reference list and offers further guidance on the APA Referencing Style Guide available through the library.

Takeaways

• 📚 Paraphrasing involves putting someone else's ideas into your own words, demonstrating your understanding.
• 📝 Quoting uses the exact same words as the original text, enclosed in double quotation marks.
• 🔗 An in-text citation for a paraphrase includes the author’s surname and the year of publication.
• 🖊️ An in-text citation for a quotation includes the author's surname, year of publication, and page number.
• 💡 Paraphrasing is usually preferred because it shows that you understand the material.
• 📖 When the author's name is part of your sentence, the citation only needs the year in parentheses.
• 📅 The year of publication can be placed immediately after the author’s name or at the end of the sentence.
• 📄 In a reference list, entries should be in alphabetical order by the first author's surname.
• 🔍 The reference list should be double-spaced and formatted with a hanging indent.
• 🖥️ For more details on APA style, consult the APA Referencing Style Guide available on the library website.

Q & A

What is paraphrasing?

Paraphrasing involves putting someone else’s idea into your own words. It shows that you understand the concept and can express it differently.

Why is it better to paraphrase than to quote directly?

It is usually better to paraphrase because it demonstrates your understanding of the material and allows you to integrate the idea more smoothly into your writing.

What is an in-text citation?

An in-text citation links your paraphrased or quoted idea to the original source, typically including the author’s surname and the year of publication.

How do you format an in-text citation for a paraphrased idea in APA style?

For a paraphrased idea, the in-text citation includes the author’s surname and the year of publication, e.g., (Yaworski, Weber, & Ibrahim, 2000).

How do you format an in-text citation for a quotation in APA style?

For a quotation, the in-text citation includes the author’s surname, year of publication, and the page number, e.g., (Yaworski, Weber, & Ibrahim, 2000, p. 45).

What elements are required when quoting a source directly?

When quoting directly, you need the exact words from the source, placed within double quotation marks, followed by the author’s surname, year of publication, and page number.

When do you not need to include the authors’ names inside the brackets of an in-text citation?

If you mention the authors’ names as part of your sentence, you do not need to include them inside the brackets of the in-text citation.

Where should the year of publication be placed in an in-text citation?

The year of publication should be placed directly after the authors’ names or at the end of the sentence, depending on the structure of your sentence.

What should you include in your reference list according to APA style?

Your reference list should include a matching entry for each source cited in your writing, arranged alphabetically by the first author's surname, double-spaced, and with a hanging indent.

Where can you find more information on APA referencing style?

More information on the APA Referencing Style Guide is available on the Library website. You can also contact the Library in person or online for further assistance.