HLSC 225
URL stands for
Uniform Resource Locator from online database used with no DOI is available
signal phrase
are short phrases that introduce a quote, a paraphrase, or summary they signal that an outside source is being used mark boundaries between source material and your own words ex: Lopez (1993) found that "the effected disappeared..." (p.311).
signal phrase in APA includes
author's last name publication date specific verbs in the past tense ex: Roman (2005) reported that...or has reported
long direct quotes are displayed in what format
block quotes: more than 40 words introduced with colon (:) indented to the right never end a paragraph with a block quote
why are there different citation styles
differences and tradition based within different disciplines
Theoretical articles
draws on existing literature to present empirical research that expands, refines, or advances current theoretical models. This includes examining the validity or consistency of a current theory.
methodolocial articles
examines modifications of methods, presents quantitative and data analytic approaches in the research community. Allows readers to compare current methodological approaches. highly technical material
citing personal information
give the initials and surname of the communicator, and provide date (as exact as possible) C. hare (personal communication, March 31, 2010) stated "..."
APA in-text citation requirements for direct quotes
include page number in parentheses after every direct quote ex: broeder et al. (2007) have suggested "..."(pp.131-132)
periodical
items published on regular basis 1. journals 2. magazines 3. newspapers 4. newsletter
direct quotes can include modifications if
leaving out some words-use an ellipsis signal . . . changing or adding words use square brackets, indicating an error in the quote [ ]
personal communication
may be letters, memo, electronic communication (email or message from non archived discussions), personal interviews, telephone info isn't publicly available involves two or more people communicating directly with each other
APA expectations for giving credit to sources
must give proper credit to sources paraphrased or quoted in a paper inserted in paper: last name of author year of publication
referencing web page
n.d. can be used when date is unavailable retrieval date is only necessary for websites like wiki web page titles not italicized. in sentence case Web page title. (n.d.) APA Style practice exercises. Retrieved from http://library.royalroads.ca/writing-center in-text citation: (Royal Roads University, n.d., para. 4)
reasons to be careful using internet
not everything is there info is harder to find it isn't organized there is no quality control info is not permanent
digital object identifier (DOI)
persistent identifier used to uniquely identify objects on digital networks. identify physical, digital, or abstract entities.
case studies
report on case findings performed with an individual, groups, communities, organizations, or in specific populations. This includes identifying existing problems, investigating solutions to the problem being investigated, shed light on further research needed, and explore the clinical applications
empirical studies
reports on original research includes secondary analysis that tests hypothesis of research that has not been previously addressed Intro- statement of the purpose or problem being investigated Methods- procedure used to investigate the problem Results- analyses the data collected Discussion- summarizes, interprets, and explores the implications of the study report findings that further knowledge on a topic
benefits of paraphrasing
requires you to understand the info fit better into your sentencing can be more succinct than the original
paraphrases or summaries or indirect quotes
rewording, should be written in your own words. Don't require page number or quotations do not always require signal phrases as long as its clear who the words originated from Several studies have identified a positive correlation between meditation and stress (Berkowitz et al., 2003; Derryberry& Reed, 2005).
Turabian
style is a modification of Chicago manual of style, intended for use with student work. includes notes-bibliography and author-date style
Modern Language Association (MLA)
style is used in the humanities well-suited to literature and archival sources. emphasize the author, cites the author name in text
proper parenthetical citation for APA
the authors name and date of publication (Lemme, 2002)
Chicago Manual of Style
two separate styles: 1. one with footnotes or endnotes 2.one with author-date system intended to meet the needs of most disciplines
literature review
use of quantitative procedures to statistically combine results, used to synthesis or critically evaluate research that has already been published 1. define and clarify the problem 2. summarize previous investigations 3. identify contradictions, gaps, or inconsistencies in literature 4. suggests next steps in research process
American Psychological Association (APA)
used in social sciences well suited to quantitative studies and analysis social sciences emphasize author and date of work, so the citation includes both
direct quote
uses exact words or phrases of another author verbatim and is displayed in quotations used when their words carry significance
parenthetical citation for multiple authors APA
1)two sources Brothen and Wamback (2003) found them guilty (Brother & Wambach, 2003) 2)three to five mentions all authors first time and subsequent citations include the last name of the first author and et al. (Adams et al., 2003)
when should I use the internet vs the library
1. current news info 2. govt info 3. court cases 4. statistics 5. social media/ opionions- blogs, wiki, etc.
Chicago Manual of Style
1. notes and bibiliography- used in humanities, particularly history as it accommodates a wide variety of sources 2. author-date- used in science, best suited for scholarly articles and books citations formatted similarly to notes & bibliography version of chicago, with modifications suited to the needs of sciences
why are citations important
1. provide evidence 2. give credit/ avoid plagiarism 3. locate materials
which sources require reference to the date a sources was published in the in-text citation
APA Chicago Turabian Author-Date
referencing books
Author, A. (date). Title: Subtitle. Location: Publisher Name Title of book is italicized location outside U.S. use city and country in-text citation (lastname, year, p. 4) or (Lastname, year, para. 4)
electronic periodical citations
Author, A., (Date). Title: Subtitle. Title of Periodical, volume number (issue number), page range, DOI/URL Periodical is italicized ex: Godfrey, D. (2005). Adapting historical citations. Journal of Broadcasting, 49 (4), 544. dos: 10.1207/s15506878jobem4904_15
Parathentical (in-text) citations
Citations to original sources that appear in the text of your paper if name is in your text, only the date needs to be cited Lemme (2002) studied gender roles
which sources use brief in-text citations in conjunction with list of citations info
MLA APA Chicago Turabian Author-Date
APA Formatting
Page size: letter margins: 1" all sides font: Times New Roman, 12 pt title page and table of contents running head, left aligned (max. 50 characters) all capitals pg number- appear right corner (not on title page) double spaced indent first line of new paragraph indent entire block quotes
each entry in reference must be cited in text and listed in reference list in the following format:
References title should be centered, not bolded list references alphabetically by author's last name .5 inch hanging indent on the subsequent lines double space references