I am writing a memo for my business class on research i found from the internet i havae not been ablt to find where and how to citi my findings in a memo so i wont be committing plagiarism. can some one help me please
This site has the information you need.
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/apa_style.shtml
Certainly! When citing sources in a memo or any written academic work, it's important to provide proper attribution to avoid plagiarism. The specific citation style you should use will depend on the guidelines provided by your professor or institution. However, for business classes, the American Psychological Association (APA) style is commonly used.
To cite your findings in a memo using APA style, follow these steps:
1. Start by identifying the author(s), publication date, and the title of the article or webpage you found the information on. If no author is listed, you can use the organization or website name instead.
2. Include the full URL of the webpage where you found the information. Make sure to copy the entire URL accurately to ensure that readers can locate the source.
3. Within the body of your memo, include in-text citations to acknowledge the sources of specific information or ideas. An in-text citation typically includes the author's last name and the publication date in parentheses, e.g., (Smith, 2022).
4. At the end of your memo, include a separate "References" section to provide a full citation for each source you used. The format will vary depending on the type of source (e.g., journal article, website, book, etc.).
To ensure accuracy and consistency, it's advisable to consult a reputable style guide or refer to your instructor's guidelines for specific rules about formatting and referencing within your academic institution.
For further guidance, you can refer to the APA style guide provided by Indiana University's Writing Tutorial Services. The link you provided (http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/apa_style.shtml) offers detailed instructions on how to cite various sources in APA style.