APA

Citing references in body of paper (pg 177). ET AL

For two authors, both authors must be listed each time For three to five authors, all authors must be listed the first time and the et al. may be used for subsequent citations For six or more authors, the et al. format must be used each time cited. 'And others' in Latin is et allii (abbreviated 'et al.'); therefore, et is not followed by a period, but al. is followed by a period. Examples: (Smith & Jones, 2012) (Smith, Jones, & Brown, 2011) (Smith et al., 2011)

Level 3

Indented, boldface lowercase paragraph heading ending with a period

Level 4

Indented, boldface, ITALICIZED, lowercase paragraph heading ending with a period

Introduction

presents the topic and the authors strategies. You do not need a heading labeling it the introduction, because of the location of the introduction in the paper.

Each page should include a

running head and the page number (right hand corner is assumed)

The title page for this class should include

running head- page number title of paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for NURS 5625- Family Health Nursing I Texas Woman's University College of Nursing By Student name, credentials Houston, TX Date

Organization of the paper

"key to clear, precise, and logical communication" Level 1 and 2 do not end with punctuation- start text underneath title Level 3, 4, 5 end with a period. start text immediately

The title of the paper should not exceed (blank words)

12

Paragraph indentation

5 or 7 spaces or 1/2 inch all remaining are left justified Exceptions: abstract, block quotations, titles and level 1 and level 2 heading, table titles and notes, figure captions

The font style of the tables are

Calibri, size 12 (San Serif)

Level 1

Centered, boldface, uppercase and lowercase heading

When writing note under a chart, it should be

Italicized

Referencing a journal

Note First word of title is capitalized Note Journal is in italics Note volume number is in italics Note issue number is not in italics

Table of Contents

page 3, level one heading, DO NOT UNDERLINE ANY HEADINGS, insert a table- erase borders

the preferred font style of the paper is

Times New Roman 12, (Serif)

When listing medications, when do you capitalize them?

Trade name is always capitalized. Generic is only capitalized at the beginning of the sentence.

Reference- Internet (author)

When referencing from the internet, look for author or editor. Include exact date of the posting

A running head

abbreviated title, shortened title, a max of 50 characters (including letters, punctation, and spaces), starts on title page, flushed left, all caps. Font Times New Roman, 12. DO NOT INCLUDE "RUNNING HEAD" AND YOUR NAME

When referencing data under a chart do you use "and" or &

and

What do you use to imply chronology, importance, or priority

arabic numerals. If you do not care about those things use bullet points (round or square)

Racial & Ethnic Identity

be consistent. The study sample included an African American, Caucasian, Asian American, and Hispanic (yes) The study sample included a Caucasian and a Black (no)- not use colors in scientific writing- considered pejorative Do not use hyphens African American (correct) African-American (not correct)

Appendix/Appendices

brief data in print format Such as: description of complex piece; articles with source of data, specific tables that cannot be presented in body, specific figures that cannot be presented in body of paper Appendix is a level 1 heading If one Appendix title the page Appendix If more than one Appendix title the page Appendix A., etc In the body of the paper write (See Appendix A)

Quoting and paraphrasing

direct quote (word for word) must include page number. (Smith & Jones, 2013, p. 224) or (Smith & Jones, 2013, pp. 224 - 225) if paraphrased not page number unless warranted use direct quotes for emphasis

Abbreviations

do not start a sentence; sparingly; Determine: spell out every time or initially and abbreviate after do not abbreviate if it is not universal

General Rules

do not use contractions unless in a direct quote; use oxford comma: Bill, John, and Jack went to the store. (Correct) Who (people) versus that (object) Mr. Smith has three sons who are coming to visit soon. (people) Mr. Smith has three houses that are in the same city. (object) do not use WNL within the paper "we never looked"

Serif causes less what

eye fatigue; includes the tips on T

Level 2

flush left, boldface, uppercase and lowercase

Common bias

gender, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic identity, disabilities, age, historical and interpretative inaccuracies

Seriation (lists)

helps reader understand key points in a section, paragraph, or sentence for rules about order in paper numbers always followed by a period bullets are used alone letters are preceded and followed by parentheses

What do you use to imply chronology, importance, or priority within a paragraph or sentence

identify the series by using lowercase letters in parentheses

Level 5- not bold

indented, italicized, lowercase paragraph, heading ending with a period

Level 2 heading are used when

introducing a topic

Numbers

numerals for any number 10 and above words for numbers below 10 words for numbers that begin a sentence, title, or text heading

When do you use numbers

order must be followed in a sequence

Abstract

page 2, brief comprehensive summary, title is level one heading (bold and centered), do not exceed 150-200 words, do not indent paragraph, must include keywords ("Keywords:" italicized)

Figures

should have an introductory statement or paragraph introducing the figure, labeled Figure 1, 2 or 3 (never include 1a or 2b or 3a). To refer the reader to the figure write (See figure 1) To refer the reader to the appendix write (See Appendix A) The actual figure should be in Calibri size 12 When writing the figure letter at the bottom of the figure, make sure it is italicized. Figure X (italicized). Title of figure. Nicholson, N. (1990). The transition cycle: causes, outcomes, processes and form. In S. Fisher & C. L. Cooper (Eds.), On the move: the psychological effects of change and transition. Chichester: John Wiley.

Level 3 heading are used for

subtopic 1

Level 4 heading are used for

subtopic a

Level 5 heading are used for

subtopic a1

When do you us Calibri?

tables of data

Which font do you use for table of contents?

times new roman

Level 1 heading are used for

title page, abstract, table of contents, title of paper, references, appendix

Medication in scientific papers

use generic name and use trade for further identification/clarification. Examples : Acetaminophen (Tylenol) was used by all members of the family. All members of the family used acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Decimals, fractions, and zero

use zero in front of decimal if the number can exceed 1 do not use a zero, when it cannot be greater than one example p= .001 or p <.001- also p is in italics

Credentials

via ANCC; highest degree, license, certifications, honors HLCH example- Mark Smith, PhD, APRN, FNP, BC, FAANP

Every paper must include title page with...

your credentials