Just have a question if to if anyone can show me how to set up a APA citation reference and a in-text citation...... Also how to set up APA format..I read the directions and still get it wrong, so if anyone knows how to simplify it for me I would appreciate it!!!
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
This is the most all-inclusive site I've found that deals with the entire APA guidelines -- from formatting the paper to setting up the reference page and doing the in-text citations. Scroll down a little bit, and on the left is a list in which you'll find links to various aspects of In-Text Citations and Reference List.
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This site gives you specific examples of various resources in their APA format.
http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/apa4b.htm
The Appendix section (scroll down) here will be of further help.
Once you're ready, you can post any reference items here if you'd like someone to check them.
Sure, I'd be happy to help you with setting up APA citations and formatting!
APA (American Psychological Association) style is commonly used in the social sciences, including psychology, sociology, and education. It has specific guidelines for formatting papers, creating in-text citations, and creating a reference list. Let's break it down step by step:
1. Setting up APA format:
- Use 1-inch margins on all sides of the document.
- Use a clear and legible font (e.g., Times New Roman) in 12-point size.
- Double-space the entire document, including the title page, abstract, main text, and references.
- Include a running head at the top left of each page. This is a short version of your paper's title, typically in uppercase letters (maximum 50 characters).
- On the title page, include the paper's title (centered), your name, and the institutional affiliation (e.g., your university). Also, include a page number at the top right corner (starting on the title page).
2. In-text citations:
- In-text citations are used whenever you quote, paraphrase, or summarize information from another source within your paper.
- For a paraphrase or summary, include the author's last name and the publication year in parentheses. For example: (Smith, 2021).
- For a direct quotation, include the author's last name, publication year, and page number(s). For example: (Smith, 2021, p. 42).
- If there are multiple authors, use "&" for in-text citations of 2 authors or use "et al." (meaning "and others") for in-text citations of 3 or more authors. For example: (Jones & Smith, 2020) or (Brown et al., 2019).
- If there is no author, use the first few words of the title in quotation marks, followed by the publication year. For example: ("Article Title," 2018).
3. Creating APA citations for the reference list:
- The reference list provides full bibliographic information for every source cited in your paper.
- Each reference entry begins with the author's last name, followed by initials. For example: Smith, J. D.
- Include the publication year (in parentheses), the title of the article (in sentence case, capitalize the first word and any proper nouns), and the title of the journal (in title case, capitalize all major words).
- Include the volume number (in italics) and the issue number (in parentheses), if applicable.
- Include the page range of the article, and if it is an online source, include the DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or the URL.
- For example:
Smith, J. D. (2021). Title of the article. Journal Title, 28(2), 45-67. doi:10.xxxxxx or https://www.example.com
Remember that these are just general guidelines. It's always a good idea to consult the official APA Manual (currently in its 7th edition) or a reliable APA style guide for specific details on formatting and citation requirements.
Additionally, there are various online citation generators (e.g., bibme.org, easybib.com) that can help you create APA citations automatically. Just input the required information, and the generator will format the citation for you.
I hope this explanation helps you understand how to set up APA citations, in-text citations, and format your papers properly!