Reference Page Tips: 16th Edition Burkhart 2019 Basic Rules

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Identify the core requirements for creating an APA-formatted reference page. This includes the naming conventions, ordering of sources, formatting specifics such as hanging indents, capitalization rules, and citation details for books, articles, and websites. Additionally, emphasize the importance of including all authors, proper formatting for different source types, and the proper presentation of publication details, DOIs, or URLs.

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The creation of an APA-style reference page is a fundamental aspect of academic writing, ensuring that sources are properly credited and that readers can locate original materials. Adherence to specific formatting rules enhances clarity and professionalism in scholarly work.

First and foremost, the reference page must be titled “References” without quotation marks, following APA guidelines. Sources should be arranged alphabetically by the last name of the first author. When listing authors, their names should be inverted—last name first—and all authors must be listed, not replaced by “et al.”. The formatting mandates that all lines after the first line of each entry be indented by half an inch, creating a hanging indent that improves readability.

Regarding citation details, the publication year always appears immediately after the author's name within parentheses, which helps contextualize the source chronologically. For books, articles, or web pages, only the first letter of the title and any proper nouns should be capitalized unless the title has a subtitle; in such cases, only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized, and the first letter after a colon or dash is also capitalized. Titles are italicized for journal articles and books, with appropriate capitalization for journal names and volume numbers.

For journal articles, include the journal title (italicized), volume number (italicized), issue number (in parentheses), page range, and the DOI or stable URL. For books, provide the publisher's location and name, while for websites, if no individual author is listed, the organization or publisher is used as the author. If no publication date is available, “n.d.” is used in parentheses.

Accurately citing electronic sources like websites involves starting with the organization or author, then the publication year or “n.d.” if none is available, followed by the title and URL. Properly formatted references not only credit original authors but also facilitate locating sources for verification or further study, maintaining academic integrity.

In summary, constructing a proper APA reference page requires meticulous attention to detail regarding formatting, order, and source information. Consistency and adherence to these rules bolster the credibility of the scholarly work and demonstrate respect for intellectual property.

References

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