How To Do APA Style References And In-Text Citations

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HOW TO DO APA STYLE REFERENCES AND IN TEXT CITATIONS 10/24/2014 THIS IS A BRIEF GUIDE AND NOT COMPREHENSIVE. THE BELOW IS FROM THESE SOURCES, USE THEM FOR REFERENCE: SUO online class, “South University Policies and Guidelines†How to cite website material that has no author, no year, and no page numbers: Heuristic. (n.d.). In Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary (11th ed.). Retrieved from In text citation: ( "Heuristic," n.d., para. 1) Because the material does not include page numbers, you can include any of the following in the text to cite the quotation (from pp. 170–171 of the Publication Manual): · A paragraph number, if provided; alternatively, you could count paragraphs down from the beginning of the document. · An overarching heading plus a paragraph number within that section. · A short title in quotation marks, in cases in which the heading is too unwieldy to cite in full. Because there is no date and no author, your text citation would include the title (or short title) "n.d." for no date, and paragraph number. How to reference a web page that lists no author, but is dated: When there is no author for a web page, the title moves to the first position of the reference entry: Example: New child vaccine gets funding boost. (2001). Retrieved March 21, 2001, from In text citation: ("New Child Vaccine," 2001). Cite in text the first few words of the reference list entry (usually the title) and the year. Use double quotation marks around the title or abbreviated title. Note: Use the full title of the web page if it is short for the parenthetical citation. Articles found on the web, like the example above, are not italicized in the reference entry and are not italicized but enclosed in quotations in the in-text citation, just like a newspaper or magazine article. Reports found on the web would be italicized in the reference list, as in Publication Manual (6th ed.) Examples 31, 32, and 33 on pp. 205–206. They would also be italicized in the in-text citation, just like a book. (adapted from the sixth edition of the APA Publication Manual , © 2010) Another example, in which the organization can be used as the author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Motor vehicle safety. Retrieved from How to reference a web page with an author: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from address Example: Angeli, E., Wagner, J., Lawrick, E., Moore, K., Anderson, M., Soderland, L., & Brizee, A. (2010, May 5). General format. Retrieved from In text citation: (Angeli, et al., 2010) Notes: If no date, the “n.d.†in place of the date in both the in text citation and the reference. And…do not forget the title of the document. Textbooks: Reference Cowan, M.K. (2012 ) Microbiology: A Systems Approach (3rd ed.) New York, NY: McGraw-Hill In text citation (Cowan, 2012, p. 313) Reference Morello, J.A., Granato, P.A and Mizer H.E (2014) Lab Manual and Workbook in Microbiology: Applications to Patient Care (11th ed.) New York, NY: McGraw-Hill In text citation (Morello, et al., 2014, pp. ) More examples: For CHM1010 Timberlake, K.C. (2014), Chemistry: An introduction to general, organic and biological chemistry. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall (Timberlake, 2014, p. xxx) BIO1011 & BIO1013 Martini, F.H., Nath, J.L., and Bartholomew, E.F. (2014). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (10th Edition). San Francisco, California: Pearson Benjamin Cummings. (Martini et. al., 2014, p. 100) BIO1012 & BIO1014 Marieb, E.N., Mitchell, S.J., and Smith, L.A. (2013). Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Fetal Pig Version (11th Edition). San Francisco, California: Pearson Benjamin Cummings. (Marieb et. al., 2013, p. 100) Published Papers (you will find these in PubMed, etc): Reference Robertson, B. H., & Nicholson, J. K. A. (2005). New microbiology tools for public health and their implications. Annual Review of Public Health, 26 (1), 281–302. (AN ) In text citation (Robertson & Nicholson, 2005) Reference Alà³s, J. I., Serrano, M. G., Gà³mez-Garcés, J. L., & Perianes, J. (2005, March). Antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli from community-acquired urinary tract infections in relation to demographic and clinical data. Clinical Microbiology & Infection, 11 (3), 199– 203. (AN ) In text citation (Alos, et al., 2005) Note: If two authors, both LAST names in the in text citation. If more than two, use “et al.†How do you cite a newspaper article? Example (print version): Schwartz, J. (1993, September 30). Obesity affects economic, social status. The Washington Post , pp. A1, A4. Precede page numbers for newspaper articles with p. or pp. • If an article appears on discontinuous pages, give all page numbers, and separate the numbers with a comma (e.g., pp. B1, B3, B5–B7). Example (electronic version): Brody, J. E. (2007, December 11). Mental reserves keep brain agile. The New York Times . Retrieved from Give the URL of the home page when the online version of the article is available by search to avoid nonworking URLs. (adapted from the sixth edition of the APA Publication Manual , © 2010) Do’s and Don’ts – Common Mistakes to avoid 1. Putting all the in text citations at the end of the paragraph. These should go at the end of each sentence that has this information. 2. You need to have in text citations from all references listed. 3. Remember that an in text citation from a book, text (Cowan) or large work needs the page number. The page number is NOT included in the reference. 4. Many are finding National Library of Medicine or PubMed sources, in their search. These are published journal articles and need to be referenced and cited as such...not as web pages. Using PubMed or similar site is fine, but remember...the reference is NOT that site...it is the article found on that site. Almost all scientific papers will have their proper reference at the top left of the page. If not, then just use the APA style sheet to get this right. 6. Author names, please get this correct and follow the convention in the style sheet. It is easy to do. And IMPORTANT - CDC, The Mayo Clinic etc are NOT authors. I have been easy on this...but time to do this correctly. If a web page or article does not have an author....use that style in the APA style sheet. DO NOT LIST THE CDC or Mayo Clinic staff as authors. Find the author listed, if none, then use to APA format for a web page with no author, or no author and no date. 7. All references need to be in the proper format. Refer to the APA style guide when in doubt. 8. All your DQ posts need to have proper APA style referencing and in text citations.

Paper For Above instruction

APA style referencing and in-text citations are essential components of academic writing, particularly within the social sciences. Proper adherence to APA guidelines ensures clarity, credibility, and uniformity in scholarly communication. This essay will outline the core principles of APA referencing, how to cite various sources, and common pitfalls to avoid, supported by authoritative guidelines and examples.

Primarily, APA style dictates that references must include specific components depending on the source type. For books, the standard format is the author's surname followed by initials, publication year in parentheses, the book title in italics sentence case, and the publisher. For example, Cowan (2012) provides a comprehensive approach in "Microbiology: A Systems Approach." In-text citations for books include the author's surname and year, with the page number if quoting directly (Cowan, 2012, p. 313).

Web sources with no author and no date require special handling. The title moves to the author position in the reference list, and "n.d." signifies no date. For instance, American Psychological Association (n.d.) states that in-text citations should include the article title and paragraph number if no page is available ("Heuristic," n.d., para. 1). When citing a web page with an author, the reference starts with the author’s surname, followed by the publication date, title of the document, and URL. In-text citations include the author’s surname and year, such as (Angeli et al., 2010).

Journal articles, whether from print or online sources like PubMed, follow a specific format: author names, publication year, article title, journal name in italics, volume, issue, page numbers, and DOI or URL if available. For example, Robertson and Nicholson (2005) examine microbiology tools in a peer-reviewed journal.

Newspaper articles follow a distinct structure with the author, publication date, article title, newspaper name, and page numbers (preceded by p. or pp.). Electronic newspaper articles include a URL. For example, Schwartz (1993) discusses obesity's social impact in The Washington Post.

Ensuring proper placement of in-text citations is crucial—citations should be placed at the end of the sentence containing the referenced information, not all at the paragraph’s end. Additionally, every reference cited must correspond with an in-text citation, and page numbers are necessary for direct quotes from books. Careful attention to author names, publication dates, and source formatting is vital to maintain APA compliance.

Common mistakes include citing multiple references in inappropriate contexts, incorrect author formats, missing page numbers for quotes, and misidentifying web pages or reports. Reliable sources such as the National Library of Medicine or PubMed should be cited as journal articles, not web pages. Furthermore, organizational authors like CDC or Mayo Clinic should only be listed if an individual author is named; otherwise, they are cited as corporate authors following proper rules.

Adherence to APA guidelines is fundamental for academic integrity. Referencing must be accurate, and in-text citations correctly placed to avoid plagiarism and ensure credibility. Consulting the APA Publication Manual and online resources can help writers avoid common errors and develop polished, scholarly work that aligns with academic standards.

In conclusion, mastering APA style referencing and in-text citations is vital for academic success in the social sciences. Proper citation practices enhance the clarity, reliability, and professionalism of scholarly writing, facilitating accurate source attribution and intellectual honesty.

References

  • Cowan, M.K. (2012). Microbiology: A Systems Approach (3rd ed.). McGraw-Hill.
  • Morello, J. A., Granato, P. A., & Mizer, H. E. (2014). Lab Manual and Workbook in Microbiology: Applications to Patient Care (11th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
  • Timberlake, K. C. (2014). Chemistry: An introduction to general, organic and biological chemistry. Prentice Hall.
  • Martini, F. H., Nath, J. L., & Bartholomew, E. F. (2014). Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (10th Ed.). Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
  • Marieb, E. N., Mitchell, S. J., & Smith, L. A. (2013). Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Fetal Pig Version (11th Ed.). Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
  • Robertson, B. H., & Nicholson, J. K. A. (2005). New microbiology tools for public health and their implications. Annual Review of Public Health, 26(1), 281–302.
  • Alàs, J. I., Serrano, M. G., Gà³mez-Garcés, J. L., & Perianes, J. (2005, March). Antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli from community-acquired urinary tract infections in relation to demographic and clinical data. Clinical Microbiology & Infection, 11(3), 199–203.
  • Schwartz, J. (1993, September 30). Obesity affects economic, social status. The Washington Post, pp. A1, A4.
  • Brody, J. E. (2007, December 11). Mental reserves keep brain agile. The New York Times. Retrieved from [URL]
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Motor vehicle safety. Retrieved from [URL]

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