Fillable Printable Example Of Apa guidelines
Fillable Printable Example Of Apa guidelines
Example Of Apa guidelines
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APA Title Page
APA title page format requirements:
• A header appears on every page. The words “Running head” only appear on the first
page.
• To insert the header into your paper, go to the second page of your document. Select
insert then page number, top of page and select the first option: plain number 1. Type
your title in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Then, hit the tab button two times to get the
page number right aligned.
• Go to page one. Click “Different First Page” under Header & Footer Tools. Type
“Running head:” then your title in all capital letters. Tab 2 times and type the number 1
• Be sure that all information in the header is in a 12-point font to match the text in the
body of your paper.
• The title of your paper, your name, and the name of the college belong centered in the
middle of page 1.
•
Running head: TITLE 1
Title of Paper
Your Name
Name of College
The Running head includes the words “Running head”
with a colon (:). The title of the document, in all capital
letters, belongs after the colon. If the title is long, only
use 50 characters of your title, including spaces and
punctuation.
Note: Some instructors may want
additional information on your title
page like:
Title of Paper
Your Name
Course Name/Number
Instructor
Date
Basic Formatting for APA Papers:
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• Times New Roman or Arial Font
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Abstract
The abstract is created on a blank page and follows the title page. The page header will still
contain the title of the paper in all capital letters, but “Running head:” is no longer needed.
Start the page with the word “Abstract” in the center of the first line. There is no other formatting
required, i.e. bold, italics, or underlining. The body of the abstract will be one double-spaced
paragraph, and it does not need a paragraph indention at the beginning of the paragraph.
The abstract should be a clearly written, 150-250 word summary of the main points in the
research paper. Try to focus on the topic, research, questions encountered, method, results,
conclusion, and, if needed, future research in the paper.
*Not all papers require an abstract. Ask your instructor if this section is needed.
TITLE 2
Abstract
Erik Erikson was a psychologist specializing in neo Freudian studies. Many of his thoughts came from the
Freud way of thinking. A neo Freudian is someone who is influenced by and still practices elements of
Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis. Erik Erikson’s development theory expanded on Freud’s five stages of
development, and he later developed an eight stage model of development known as The Life Cycle
Completed. The ego and sexual development are a large focus for Erik Erikson’s stages. In each of his
stages there are two main terms for the individual to learn and they are always opposites of each other, i.e.
trust v. mistrust, and autonomy v. shame. Current psychologists and researchers still use Erikson’s stages
of development for individual assessments and research is still conducted to prove the validity of Erikson’s
design. Erikson’s work is important to various areas of psychology especially those dealing with
development and personality.
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Body of Pa per
The main body of the APA research paper should begin on a new page following the abstract.
The words “Running head” no longer appear on each page, but the page number remains in the
upper right corner of the paper. Center the title of your paper on the first line of this page.
Titles
• When referring to the title of a work within your paper, capitalize the first word and all
words four letters or more long. (These rules differ on the Reference page.)
• Capitalize words under four letters if they are nouns, verbs, pronouns, adjectives, and
adverbs.
• Capitalize both words if separated by a hyphen.
• Do Not Capitalize:
• articles (e.g. a, an, the)
• prepositions (e.g. against, between, in, of, to)
• coordinating conjunctions (e.g. and, but, for, nor, so, yet)
• the to infinitive (i.e. How to Write a Paper)
Italicize titles of books, edited collections, movies, television series, albums, etc.
Ex: The Sound of Music.
In-Text Citation Basics
• In-text citations consist of author’s last name and year of
publication. Include the appropriate page number(s) when
directly quoting.
• In-text citations are used throughout your paper when you
are directly quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing an
author’s work.
• If there is no author, use the first few words of the title in
quotation marks in the in-text citation.
One Author
(Johnson, 2009, p. 17).
Two Authors
(Twedel & McDonough, 2009, p. 17).
Three-Five Authors
First citation:
(Yudkin, Brown, & Smith, 2009, p. 17).
All other citations:
(Yudkin et al., 2009, p. 17).
Six or More Authors
(Calhoun et al., 2009, p. 17).
No Author
(“Quitting Smoking,” 2011, p. 5).
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Short Quotations
When directly quoting from a work, be sure to include the author, year of publication, and page
number in the citation. Begin the quotation with an introductory, or signal, phrase. An
introductory phrase includes the author’s name, and/or title of the source. If the author’s name is
used within the introductory phrase, follow this phrase with the publication date in parentheses.
If the author’s name is not used, the author’s last name, the year of publication, and the page
numbers will be placed in parentheses after the quotation.
With author’s name in signal phrase:
According to Johnson (2009), “eye injuries often occur at work, during recreational activities
and while performing routine household chores” (p. 17).
Without author’s name in signal phrase:
He says, “It’s important to wear protective eye-wear,” but does not state where to purchase
said eye-wear (Johnson, 2009, p. 17).
Long Quotations
Quotations longer than 40 words will be set up in a block quotation, omitting quotation marks.
To begin, type a signal phrase followed by a colon. The quotation begins on a new line and is
indented one tab button (like a paragraph indention). Block quotes will continue to be double
spaced. (Note: The period will come before the citation in the block form of quotations only).
When speaking of eye protection, Johnson (2009) states the following:
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, about 2,000 U.S.
workers suffer job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment each day.
Wearing protective eye gear—such as goggles, face shields and safety glasses— can
reduce the severity of these injuries or even prevent up to 90 percent of them. (p. 17)
Summary or Paraphrase
If you are not directly quoting the work but paraphrasing an idea from the work, you are still
required to cite the source.
o According to Johnson (2009), the eye’s exposure to sun can cause the development of
many diseases of the eye.
o The eye’s exposure to sun can cause the development of many diseases of the eye
(Johnson, 2009).
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Secondary Sources
When using information quoted from another source, the original source must get credit and the
citation must be provided for the secondary source. For example, you are reading Johnson’s
article and in the article, Johnson cites Starnes’ work. If you want to use Starnes’ ideas for your
paper, you need to give credit to the original author (Starnes) and where you found the
information (Johnson’s article). On the reference page, list Johnson’s article in the correct
format. Within the paper, use an introductory phrase, as shown in the example below, to credit
Starnes’ work; in the citation, use as cited in and the usual citation information. This lets the
reader know the information was from Johnson but originated with Starnes.
Starnes’ research (as cited in Johnson, 2009, p. 17) shows the benefits of using eye protection.
Works with More than One Author
When a work has two authors, cite both names every time the reference occurs within the text.
When a work has three, four, and five authors, cite all authors in the first citation and cite only
the first author’s name followed by et al. in subsequent citations.
When a work has six or more authors, cite only the first author’s name followed by et al. in the
first and subsequent citations.
Twedel and McDonough (2009) find that the lake is clean (p. 17).
(Twedel & McDonough, 2009, p. 17).
Use as first citation in text
Yudkin, Brown and Smith (2009) say it will be cold (p. 17).
(Yudkin, Brown, & Smith, 2009, p. 17).
Use in subsequent citations
Yudkin et al. (2009) say the ball is round (p. 17).
(Yudkin et al., 2009, p. 17).
According to Calhoun et al., (2009) flowers irritate allergies (p. 17).
or
(Calhoun et al., 2009, p. 17).
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APA Reference Form at Basics
• The Reference page belongs in the same document with the rest of the paper. The page
header should be at the top of the page. Center the word References at the top of the page.
• Alphabetize entries by the first item, such as the author’s last name. If there is no author,
the title will appear first.
• The first line of each entry should not be indented; the second, third, fourth, etc. line(s)
should be indented five spaces (or ½ inch). This is called a hanging indentation. See the
examples on the pages which follow.
• Only the first word of the title and subtitle, if applicable, is capitalized. This applies to
book and article titles.
Example 1 (book title): How to write a paper
Example 2 (article title): Health education-The case for rehabilitation
• The Writing Center has a copy of the 6
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a source that isn’t listed on this guide or have any questions about APA format, please
come by and ask a writing consultant.
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Table of Contents – Reference Samples
Author with more than one work ...................................................................................................12
Blog Posting ...................................................................................................................................15
Book(s) .............................................................................................................................................8
Chapter from a Textbook .................................................................................................................9
Electronic Book .............................................................................................................................13
Encyclopedia Entry ..........................................................................................................................9
Government / University Online Document ..................................................................................11
Government Document ....................................................................................................................9
Images ............................................................................................................................................16
Instructor Handout .........................................................................................................................14
Instructo r Lecture ...........................................................................................................................14
Interview – Personal Communication ............................................................................................14
Online Book (from NCLive) ..........................................................................................................13
Online Encyclopedia or Dictionary ...............................................................................................14
Online Journal Article from Subscription Database (i.e. NCLive) ................................................12
Online Journal Article with DOI....................................................................................................12
Online Magazine Article ................................................................................................................13
Online Newspaper Article ..............................................................................................................13
Website Article ..............................................................................................................................11
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Sample APA References: BOOKS
Book – One Author
(Note: Only the first word in the title should be capitalized, and title of
book goes in italics)
LastNam e, Fir stInitial. MiddleInitial. (Date of Publication). Title of
book (edition [if applicable].). City of Publication, State:
Publisher.
Yudkin, J. M. (2008). Understanding music (5
th
ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Book—Two or More Authors
(Note: Include all authors’ names up to and including seven authors
[see example one below]. When there are eight or more authors,
include the first six author’s names, then insert an ellipsis […], and
add the last author’s name [see example two below]).
Example One- work with up to seven authors (list all names):
Yudkin, J. M., Brown, M. L., & Smith, L. K. (2009). Defending the
truth. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Example Two- work with more eight or more authors:
Weiss, J., Baker, H., Tripp, C., Deal, E.W., Carruthers, E., Thompson,
F., …* Harvey, P. (2011). The long, long road from
psychodrama. Middltown, OH: Interesting Books, Inc.
In-Text Citation
(Yudkin, 2008, p. 17).
(Yudkin, Brown & Smith, 2009).
(Weiss et al., 2011).
*Implies more authors’
names.
List all names up to six authors
Use et al. for seven or more
authors
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Chapter from a Textbook
(Note: Only the first word of the title of the chapter and the title of the
textbook are capitalized. Always put the word “In” before the title of
the textbook).
LastNam e, Fir stIntital. MiddleIntital. (Date of Publication). Title of
chapter. In Title of textbook (edition number if applicable and
page numbers). City of Publication, State: Publisher.
Yudkin, J. H. (2008). The nineteenth century: Early romantic music. In
Understanding music (5
th
ed., pp. 22-55). Upper Saddle River,
NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Government Document
National Institute of Food Safety. (1999). Clinical training in serious
food borne illness (FDA Publication No. ADM 92-1862).
Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.
Encyclopedia Entry
Weinberger, P. G. (2003). Research. In The new encyclopedia
Britannica (Vol. 22, p.101). Chicago, IL: Encyclopedia
Britannica.
(Yudkin, 2008, p. 52).
(National Institute of Food
Safety [NIFS], 1999).
(NIFS, 1999).
(Weinberger, 2003).
Agency is named in first
citation with abbreviation in
square brackets. Abbreviation
is used in all subsequent
citations.
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Selection from an Anthology
O’Connor, F. (2011). A good man is hard to find. In M. Meyer (Ed.),
The Bedford introduction to literature (pp. 449-459). Boston,
MA: Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Citing Sacred or Classical Texts
When citing a sacred text or a classical work, a reference entry is not
required. In classical works, cite the year of translation by using trans.
before the year:
(Aristotle, trans. 131)
Many sacred works are segmented by chapters, books, lines, etc., so
use this information as opposed to page numbers when citing sections
of the text. Cite the version in the first citation:
John 3:16 (New International Version)
Sample APA References: ONLINE
(Note: Only the first word of the title of the website needs to be
capitalized. The words “Retrieved from” go before the URL. There is
no need to write out the entire URL in the citation. Do not include a
period at the end of the entry. Dates of retrieval are only necessary
when citing webpages that are likely to change (e.g. wikis).
In-Text Citation
(O’Connor, 2011, p. 451)
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Website Article
Lastname, FirstInitial. MiddleInitial. (Date of Publication). Title of
webpage. Retrieved from http://www.website.com
Priedt, R. (2015, June 8). Poor sleep? Eating less at night may help.
Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com
Website Article – No Author
Title of web page. (Date of Publication). Retrieved from
http://www.website.com
AAMI standards philosophy and strategy: Key elements. (2007, June).
Retrieved from http://www.aami.org/standards/
philosophy.html
Government / University Online Document
(Note: Organizations and government agencies can be authors as
shown in the sample below.)
Author. (Date of Publication, Creation, or Revision). Title of
document. Retrieved from http://www.website.com
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug
Administration. (2009, October 9). FDA awards $17.5 million
in grants to further study food and feed safety. Retrieved from
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/
PressAnnouncements/ucm186150.htm
In-Text Citation
(“Priedt,” 2015).
(“AAMI Standards,”
2007).
(U.S. Food and Drug
Administration [FDA],
2009).
(FDA, 2009).
When used in the in-text
citation, article titles are
enclosed in quotation marks.
If the title is long, you may
shorten it in the in-text
citation.
