APA Citation Style (7th Edition)

Summary

This video provides an in-depth guide on how to properly cite various sources using the American Psychological Association (APA) citation style. It covers citation formats for books, chapters, Wikipedia entries, online dictionaries, government reports, conference proceedings, dissertations, films, TV shows, MOOCs, YouTube videos, and mobile apps. The video emphasizes the importance of adhering to the specific citation guidelines for different disciplines, ensuring that research work is authentic and properly referenced according to the relevant standards.

Takeaways

• 😀 Always use the correct citation style recommended by the editor or association of your discipline.
• 😀 In APA style, book chapter authors should have their last name listed first, and the title of the chapter should be in italics.
• 😀 When citing editors of a book, list their first name followed by the last name.
• 😀 For online resources like Wikipedia, include the date of access if the publication date is unavailable.
• 😀 For dictionaries like Merriam-Webster, if no date is available, mention the dictionary name and the term with the date you accessed it.
• 😀 Government agency reports should list the agency first, followed by the publication year and title. If individual authors are involved, their names come first.
• 😀 For conference presentations, always include the date; for conference proceedings, the title should be italicized.
• 😀 Unpublished theses or dissertations should be labeled as 'unpublished doctoral dissertation.'
• 😀 When citing films, refer to the director; for TV series, cite the executive producer; for TV episodes, include both the writer and director.
• 😀 MOOCs should be cited by listing the course coordinator, course title, platform, and URL. For individual lectures, list the lecturer, year, title of the lecture, and course name with URL.
• 😀 For YouTube videos, include the organization or individual, upload date, title, and URL. For a YouTube channel, provide the link and date of retrieval.
• 😀 When citing mobile apps, list the developer, year, title of the app, and the app store URL.

Q & A

What is the importance of citation styles in academic writing?

Citation styles are crucial in academic writing as they ensure proper attribution of ideas, provide consistency in referencing sources, and allow readers to trace the origins of information, making the work more credible and scholarly.

How should the author's name be formatted when citing a book chapter?

When citing a book chapter, the author's surname should be listed first, followed by the first name.

What is the correct format for citing an editor in a book citation?

When citing an editor of a book, the editor's first name should come first, followed by the last name.

How should a Wikipedia entry be cited in APA format?

A Wikipedia entry should be cited with the title of the page, followed by 'n.d.' (if no date is available), the retrieval date, and the URL.

What should be included when citing a government report?

When citing a government report, include the name of the government agency, the year of publication, the title of the report, and the URL if available.

How should a film be cited in APA format?

For a film citation in APA format, the director's name should be used as the author, followed by the year of release, the title of the film in italics, and the production company.

What is the correct way to cite a TV series and its episodes in APA style?

For a TV series, cite the executive producer, followed by the year, title of the series in italics, and production details. For episodes, cite both the writer and director, along with the episode title and the series details.

How do you cite a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)?

To cite a MOOC, include the name of the course coordinator, the title of the course, the platform offering the course, the URL, and the date of access (if not dated). If referring to a specific lecture, cite the lecturer, the lecture's title, the course title, and the URL.

How do you handle citation for a mobile app in APA format?

For a mobile app, the citation should include the developer's name, the year of release, the app's title, and its URL in the respective app store.

What are the key differences in citation formats for various disciplines?

Different disciplines require different citation styles. For instance, MLA is often used in humanities, IEEE is common in computer science, and APA is widely used in social sciences. Each discipline has its own specific guidelines, and it's important to follow the appropriate style guide.