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TABLE OF CONTENTS FORMAT 4
General ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Using WORD 2007 & 2010 to Automatically Format Your Paper .............................................................................. 4 Section Heads ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 Font ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Margins ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Line Spacing .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Page Numbers ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Header ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Title Page ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Active Voice ............................................................................................................................................................... 5 Abstract...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Sample Paper Showing Format ................................................................................................................................. 5
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 7
Purpose of Using APA Guidelines ............................................................................................................................. 7 Definition of a Direct Quote ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Four Basic Rules of Using a Direct Quote ................................................................................................................ 7 Direct Quote Must Be a Part of the Sentence ............................................................................................................ 7 Definition of a Paraphrase ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Definition of a Summarization ................................................................................................................................... 8 Definition of an In-text Citation................................................................................................................................. 8 Definition of a Reference ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Credible Sources ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Unacceptable Sources ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Source Publication ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
IN-TEXT CITATION ........................................................................................................................... 10
DIRECT QUOTATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 10 General .................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Book, Magazine, Journal article w/author ............................................................................................................... 11 Book, Magazine, Journal article NO author ............................................................................................................ 11 Book, Magazine, Journal article or Webpage with NO publication date .................................................................. 12 Webpage article w/author ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Webpage article with NO author .............................................................................................................................. 12 Showing Author Expertise ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Quoting an Entire Sentence: .................................................................................................................................... 12 Quoting Part of a Sentence ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Using Block Quotes ................................................................................................................................................. 14
PARAPHRASING ........................................................................................................................................................... 15 General .................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Book, Magazine, Journal article .............................................................................................................................. 15 Webpage article w/author ........................................................................................................................................ 15 Webpage article with NO author .............................................................................................................................. 16 Book, Magazine, Journal article or Webpage with NO publication date .................................................................. 16 Paraphrasing an Entire Sentence or paragraph ...................................................................................................... 16
MULTIPLE AUTHORS ................................................................................................................................................... 16 WEBPAGES (IN-TEXT CITATION) ............................................................................................................................... 16
Paraphrase............................................................................................................................................................... 17 If no author ............................................................................................................................................................. 17 If no article title ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 If no date for website ................................................................................................................................................ 17 Direct Quote............................................................................................................................................................. 17
CITING PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 18 General .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
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REFERENCES LIST ............................................................................................................................ 19
GENERAL 19 REFERENCE PAGE FORMAT ............................................................................................................................................... 19 BOOKS 20
Book With No Author: ............................................................................................................................................. 20 Book With One Author: ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Book With Two Authors: ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Book with Three to Seven Authors ........................................................................................................................... 20 Book with more than Seven authors: ....................................................................................................................... 20 Edited Book: ............................................................................................................................................................ 20 Article/Essay in an Edited Book:.............................................................................................................................. 21
ARTICLES IN PERIODICALS ......................................................................................................................................... 21 Newspaper Article .................................................................................................................................................... 21 Magazine Article:..................................................................................................................................................... 21 Magazine Article With No Author ............................................................................................................................ 21 Journal Article ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
ELECTRONIC SOURCES ............................................................................................................................................... 22 General .................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Internet Source - author given ................................................................................................................................ 22 Internet Source - If no author given, begin with article title..................................................................................... 22 Newspaper Article Retrieved From the Newspaper’s Website ................................................................................... 22 Article in an On-line Only Periodical ....................................................................................................................... 23 Journal Article Retrieved from an Online Database................................................................................................ 23 Online Encyclopedias and Dictionaries.................................................................................................................... 23 Press Release ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 E-mail ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Blog (Weblog) and Video Blog Post ......................................................................................................................... 24 Wikis ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24 Answers.com ............................................................................................................................................................ 25
MULTIPLE AUTHORS ................................................................................................................................................... 25 Source with Two Authors: ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Source with Three to Seven Authors ........................................................................................................................ 25 Source with more than Seven authors: .................................................................................................................... 25
MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Book Review in a Periodical .................................................................................................................................... 25 Government Publication .......................................................................................................................................... 26 Brochure .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
STRAYER UNIVERSITY PLAGIARISM POLICY ......................................................................................................... 26
REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 28
INDEX................................................................................................................................................... 29
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GENERAL FORMAT FORMAT
General
Double space all lines, including title page and references page.
Do not include any caps (except for the header), bolds (except for section heads), or underlines.
Using WORD 2007 & 2010 to Automatically Format Your Paper
You can let Microsoft WORD 2007 or 2010 do the work for you by going to “Home” on the top tool
bar. Then go to “Paragraph” on the bottom tool bar (third from left) and click on the arrow to reveal
the pull down box entitled “Paragraph.” Under “INDENTATION” set “Indent Left” at 0; set
“Indent Right” at 0 and set “Special” at “first line” and “by” at .5. Under “SPACING,” set “Before”
at 0; set “After” at “0”; and set “Line Spacing” at Double. Also remember, you do not double,
double space between paragraphs. This will assure that the body of your paper will be double spaced
with the first line indented by .5 inches.
In developing your Reference page, you will repeat the steps above with one exception. The
“Special” section will be set at “handing indent” “by” .5. This will assure that your first line is flush
and your second line is indented by .5 inches.
Please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pbUoNa5tyY to review a video on how to format
research, term papers and essays with APA Sixth Edition Publication Manual.
Section Heads
If section headings are used, the first level should be centered and boldface. For additional levels of
APA Headings and Seriation, see below or visit http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/16/
.
APA Headings
Level Format
1 Centered, Boldface, Uppercase and Lowercase Headings
2 Left-aligned, Boldface, Uppercase and Lowercase Heading
3 Indented, boldface, lowercase heading with a period. Begin body text after the period.
4 Indented, boldface, italicized, lowercase heading with a period. Begin body text after the period.
5 Indented, italicized, lowercase heading with a period. Begin body text after the period.
Font
Times New Roman, 12 point.
Margins
1” for top, bottom, right and left margins on all pages, left justified.
Indent first line of paragraphs 5 spaces.
Do not use extra double spacing between paragraphs.
Line Spacing
Double-space throughout the paper, including the title page, abstract, body of the document,
references, appendixes, footnotes, tables, and figures.
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Page Numbers
Page numbers should be flush right and should be on all pages, including the title and reference
pages.
Header
The header must be on all pages, including the title page and Reference List.
The header is positioned at the top of the page and consists of an abbreviated title and the
page number.
The page number of the header should be flush right.
The abbreviated title cannot exceed 50 characters, including punctuation and spacing, should be in
all capital letters and should be flush left at the top of the page. NOTE: The Title Page will include
the words “Running head:” prior to the abbreviated title. Page 2 and beyond will drop the words
“Running head:”.
Using most word processors, the header and page number can be inserted into a header, which then
automatically appears on all pages.
Title Page
All text on the title page, and throughout your paper, should be double-spaced.
Header with abbreviated title and page number (See Header format above). NOTE: The
Title Page will include the words “Running head:” prior to the abbreviated title. Page 2 and beyond
will drop the words “Running head:”.
The following information, is centered on the page and double spaced:
o Full Title - Your title should be no more than 12 words in length and it should not contain
abbreviations or words that serve no purpose. Your title may take up to one or two lines.
o Writer
o Instructor
o Course
o Date
Active Voice
As a general rule, use the active voice rather than the passive voice. For example, use “We predicted
that …” rather than “It was predicted that …”.
Abstract
NOTE: This class does not require an Abstract. However, if the student elects to use an Abstract, it
must be on a separate page and will not count toward the minimal number of pages required for the
assignment.
Sample Paper Showing Format
Please see a sample of the title page below. You may also visit http://supp.apa.org/style/PM6E-
Corrected-Sample-Papers.pdf to view a sample paper. Note: This class will not require an Abstract.
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APA Quick Reference Guide
John Doe
Dr. John H. Carter
Introduction to Business 100
March 30, 2010
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GENERAL INFORMATION Purpose of Using APA Guidelines - In order to prepare you for the world of business, Strayer
University is putting a heavy emphasis on writing. This is consistent with the demands of Corporate
America. Businesses are constantly quoting communication as one of the skills most lacking in college
graduates. Our major goal at Strayer University is to prepare you to successfully compete in the
Corporate World.
Definition of a Direct Quote - A direct quote is using the exact words from a source. Remember, if
you use three (3) or more consecutive words directly from a source, it is considered a direct quote, and
must be cited as a direct quote. Failure to include a direct quote in quotation marks is plagiarism; a
serious violation of Strayer’s academic policy and will result in an automatic “0” for the entire paper.
Four Basic Rules of Using a Direct Quote - There are four basic rules to using direct quotes. They
are:
Number 1 – You cannot begin a sentence with a quote.
Number 2 – You cannot begin a paragraph with a quote.
Number 3 – You cannot end a paragraph with a quote. Number 4 – You cannot have back to back quotes.
These rules are put in place to discourage quoting and to force the writer to paraphrase and use him/her
own analysis and words. Remember, three (3) or more consecutive words directly from a source, is a
direct quote.
Direct Quote Must Be a Part of the Sentence - A quotation, even if it is a complete sentence must be
a part of the writer’s sentence. The following quote is introduced by the writer and part of the sentence:
To become successful is not an easy task. According to Sarah Lake (2010), staff writer for
CNNMoney, “[a] key factor to success in today's market place is finding subtle differences to give a
business the marketing edge” (para 2). Therefore, it is important that one always puts their best feet
forward.
To keep the first work capital, you can use a colon to introduce the quote, e.g.,
To become successful is not an easy task. According to Sarah Lake (2010), staff writer for
CNNMoney: “A key factor to success in today's market place is finding subtle differences to give a
business the marketing edge” (para 2). Therefore, it is important that one always puts their best feet
forward.
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Remember, the four basic rules of using a direct quote as stated above.
Definition of a Paraphrase - Paraphrasing is interpreting ideas expressed by an author by restating
passage in your own words but keeping the passage at approximately the same length. NOTE: A
paraphrase must be cited in the body of your paper, but does not require a page or paragraph number.
The four basic rules of using a direct quote do not apply to a paraphrase.
Definition of a Summarization - Summarizing is putting the author’s ideas into your own words, but
shortening the length of the passage. It, too, must be cited in the body of your paper, but does not require
a page or paragraph number. The four basic rules of using a direct quote do not apply to a
summarization.
Definition of an In-text Citation - The in-text citation provides the information necessary for a reader to
locate and retrieve any source from the Reference Page. Therefore, you cannot have an in-text citation
without a corresponding Reference, unless it is a Personal Communication. Please visit pages 9 – 16 and/or
the following YouTube site for helpful hints on setting up in-text citations:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HsYUA-helk&feature=related
Definition of a Reference - The References page provides the information necessary for a reader to locate
and retrieve any source you cite in the body of the paper. Therefore, only sources cited in the body of the
paper should appear on the References page. Consequently, you cannot have a Reference without a
corresponding In-text Citation. Please visit page 18 -24 and/or the following YouTube video for additional
guidance on the proper manner for formatting your Reference page:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmcaYdZDa-U&feature=related
Credible Sources - Always use credible sources. Please use sources of repute when citing material,
for example, material published in peer-reviewed journals. According to Chelsea Lee, Manuscript
Editor/Journals American Psychological Association (personal communication, November 18, 2009),
APA does not prohibit any source; however, sources such as BLOGs should be checked carefully to
assure the source is credible. Since Wikipedia changes so often and anyone can make additions and
changes, please review and cite the credible sources from their Reference List rather than Wikipedia,
itself.
Unacceptable Sources - The purpose of writing assignment exercises is to test and hone your use of
proper grammar, as well as, you analytical skills. Therefore, the instructor will also not accept citations
from websites with pre-written papers and analyses. Such unacceptable sources include, but are not
limited to: Answers.com; Essaydepot.com; studentoffortune.com; oppapers.com, allfreeassays.com,
papercamp.com, QuickMBA.com, Answerbag.com, Marketingteacher.com, etc. Please write your own
paper and do your own analysis! Students found using these pre-written papers and answers site will
receive an automatic “0” on the total assignment.
Source Publication - There should be rare cases whereby an article does not have a source
publication, e.g., a book, magazine, webpage, etc. The source publication should come after the title in
the reference and should be in italics, e.g.,
Executive Coaching Can Bring You BIG! Results. (2006 - 2011). Jean Paul Cortes. Retrieved from
http://www.what-is-coaching.com/executive-coaching.html
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In this example, Jean Paul Cortes is the publisher. In most cases, the publisher may be found at the
bottom of the page as part of the copyright, e.g., © Copyright 2006-2011 by Jean Paul Cortes All Rights
Reserved Worldwide. If there is no copyright, use the web address e.g., What-is-coaching.com.
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IN-TEXT CITATION
DIRECT QUOTATIONS Using exact words from a source. Remember, if you use three (3) or more consecutive words directly
from a source, it is considered a direct quote, and must be cited as a direct quote.
General
Use quotation marks “ ”. Failure to put a direct quote in quotation marks is plagiarism.
Include page # or paragraph #.
The in the in-text citation goes inside of the punctuation mark, unless it is a Block Quote,
e.g.
Florida is not the only state that has sunshine. It has been demonstrated that the
sun always shines in Georgia (Carter, 2006, p. 10). This makes Georgia one of the best
places to live in America
If the quotation appears in mid-sentence, end the passage with quotation marks, cite the
source in parenthesis immediately after the quotation marks, and continue the sentence,
e.g.
Florida is not the only state that has sunshine. It has been demonstrated that “the
sun always shines in Georgia” (Carter, 2006, p. 10) when it is not raining. This makes
Georgia one of the best places to live in America
If there is no date in a source, use the copyright date, or the latest update. If neither
can be found, use “n.d.”.
When citing a paper more than once in the same paragraph, omit the date after the first
citation.
When quoting two or more authors, the last author should be separated by an ampersand
(&), e.g., (Carter & Mathews, 2006). However, when referencing these authors in the
text, the last author will be separated by the word “and”, e.g.,
Florida is not the only state that has sunshine. According to John Carter and
Seaborn Mathews (2006), authors of the book, The Sun of Georgia, “the sun never sets on
Georgia” (p. 10). This makes Georgia one of the best places to live in America.
You cannot have an in-text citation without a corresponding Reference, unless it is a
Personal Communication.
Never begin or end a paragraph with a quote. It is better to paraphrase.
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A quotation, even if it is a complete sentence must be a part of the writer’s sentence. A transition or an authoring tag can integrate the quote into the writer’s sentence, or the quotation can be
introduced with a colon, e.g.,
In fact, “[a] significant number of business professionals [who failed to graduate
from college the first time] are returning to college to earn advanced degrees in order to
increase their earning power and potential for advancement” (Smith, 2002, p. 101)
or
As outline by John H. Carter (2010), business professor at Strayer University,
“[t]he purpose of this class is to introduce you to the real world of business” (para. 5).
When your parenthetical citation includes two or more works, order them the same way
they appear in the Reference List, separated by a semi-colon, e.g., (Carter, 2002; Jones,
1983).
If you have two sources by the same author in the same year, use lower-case letters (a, b,
c) with the year to order the entries in the Reference List e.g.,
Carter, J. (2010a). The right way. Carter & Carter, LLC. Retrieved from
http://www.cartercarterllc.com.
Carter, J. (2010b). On the right road. Carter & Carter, LLC. Retrieved from
http://www.cartercarterllc.com.
Use the lower-case letters with the year in the in-text citation, e.g., (Carter, 2010a).
When a work has no author, use the first two or three words of the work's title as your
text reference, capitalizing each word. Place the title in quotation marks if it refers to an
article, chapter of a book, or Web page. Italicize the title if it refers to a book, periodical,
brochure, or report. e.g., ("Climate and Weather," 1997).
When a source has 3 to 5 authors, cite each author the first time the citation appears e.g.,
(Jones, Smith, Collins, & Krantz, 2002, p. 3). In subsequent citations, cite only the last name
of the first author, followed by “et al.”, e.g., (Jones, et al., 2002, p. 1).
Please visit the following YouTube site for helpful hints on setting up in-text citations:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HsYUA-helk&feature=related
Book, Magazine, Journal article w/author
(author’s last name, publication date, p. #) Ex: (Smith, 2002, p. 12).
Book, Magazine, Journal article NO author
(“shortened title,” publication date, p. #) Ex: (“Crafting,” 2002, p. 12).
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Book, Magazine, Journal article or Webpage with NO publication date
(author’s last name or “shortened article title”, n.d., p. or para. #) Ex: Ex: (“Pizzas,” n.d.,
para. 4).
Webpage article w/author
(author’s last name, copyright OR last update, para. #). Ex: (Jones, 2004, para. 3).
Webpage article with NO author
(“shortened article title,” copyright OR last update, para. #) Ex: (“Pizzas,” 2003, para.
4).
Showing Author Expertise
NOTE: Before using an author’s name to introduce a quote or paraphrase, you must first
introduce the author to identify this author’s expertise. For example, you might say:
How are our students different today? James Smith (2002), author of The New College
Landscape, explains that “today’s college student is often an adult professional with over five years
experience, married, a parent, and an active volunteer” (p. 12). Therefore, these students bring partial
life experiences to the classroom.
After the initial introduction of the author, you may then use the author’s last name only to
introduce the quote or paraphrase, a technique that adds credibility and authority to your
sources.
Quoting an Entire Sentence:
Author’s name not given within sentence, e.g.,
Processing a college degree is essential to be successful in business. In fact, “[a] significant
number of business professionals are returning to college to earn advanced degrees in order to increase
their earning power and potential for advancement” (Smith, 2002, p. 101). Have you considered this
alternative?
(author, publication date, page number)
NOTE: The citation goes inside the punctuation mark.
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A quotation, even if it is a complete sentence must be a part of the writer’s sentence.
A transition or an authoring tag can integrated the quote into the writer’s sentence, or
the quotation can be introduced with a colon.
Author’s name used to introduce quote, e.g.,
How are our students different today? According to James Smith (2002), author of The New
College Landscape, “[a] significant number of business professionals are returning to college to earn
advanced degrees in order to increase their earning power and potential for advancement” (p. 101).
Therefore, these students bring partial life experiences to the classroom.
introductory phrase with author name (publication date), author’s expertise, . . . (page
number).
Before using an author’s name to introduce a quote or paraphrase, you must first
introduce the author to identify this author’s expertise.
After the initial introduction of the author, you may then use the author’s last name
only to introduce the quote or paraphrase, a technique that adds credibility and
authority to your sources.
NOTE: The citation goes inside the punctuation mark.
Quoting Part of a Sentence
Author’s name not given within sentence, e.g.,
Why are so many adults returning to school? For many adults, the commitment to obtaining a
college degree is motivated by a desire to “increase their earning power and potential for advancement”
(Smith, 2002, p. 101). Have you considered this option?
Author’s name used to introduce quote, e.g.,
Why are so many adults returning to school? James Smith (2002), author of The New College
Landscape, explains that for many adults, the commitment to obtaining a college degree is motivated by
a desire to “increase their earning power and potential for advancement” (p. 101). Have you considered
this option?
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Using Block Quotes: more than 40 words – indent QUOTE ONLY 5 spaces from left margin, but do not
change the right margin – do not use quotation marks
Author’s name not given within sentence used to introduce quote, e.g.,
Adult students are often more dedicated to achieving their college education than many
traditional students. In fact,
[m]ost adult students who make the choice to return to college are accustomed to
prioritizing their tasks. These individuals have experienced the demands of juggling their
responsibilities and are more willing and able to take the initiative to succeed in their academic
career. (Smith, 2002, p. 121).
Many adults who have excelled in their professional lives know how to apply themselves in their new
academic lives.
Indent entire quote five spaces.
No quotation marks utilized.
NOTE: The citation goes outside the punctuation mark.
NOTE: If you continue with the paragraph after the indented reference, you will
return to the left margin to complete the sentence.
NOTE: Remember, you cannot begin or end a paragraph with a quote.
Author’s name used to introduce quote, e.g.,
Why are so many adults returning to school? James Smith (2002), author of The New College
Landscape, points out that adult students are often more dedicated to achieving their college education
than many traditional students:
Most adult students who make the choice to return to college are accustomed to prioritizing their
tasks. These individuals have experienced the demands of juggling their responsibilities and are
more willing and able to take the initiative to succeed in their academic career. (p. 121)
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Thus, many adults who have excelled in their professional lives know how to apply themselves in their
new academic lives.
Indent entire quote five spaces.
No quotation marks utilized.
NOTE: The citation goes outside the punctuation mark.
NOTE: If you continue with the paragraph after the indented reference, you will
return to the left margin to complete the sentence. Remember, you cannot end a
paragraph with a quote.
After the initial introduction of the author, you may then use the author’s last
name only to introduce the quote or paraphrase, a technique that adds credibility
and authority to your sources.
Even a multi-sentence, offset quotation must be integrated into the writer’s text,
here; a colon works very well.
PARAPHRASING
Interpreting idea expressed by an author by restating passage in your own words and keeping
approximately the same length as the original. The same rules also apply to a summarization, which is
putting the author’s ideas into your own words, but shortening the length of the passage. A paraphrase or
summarization is preferred over a direct quote.
General
No quotation marks used.
No page or paragraph #.
If there is no date on the article, use the copyright date, or the latest update. If neither
can be found, use “n.d.”.
When citing a paper more than once in the same paragraph, omit the date after the first
citation.
When quoting two or more authors, the last author should be separated by an ampersand
(&), e.g., (Carter & Mathews, 2006). However, when referencing these authors in the
text, the last author will be separated by the word and, e.g., According to John H. Carter
and Seaborn Mathews (2006), authors of the book, The Sun of Georgia, the sun never sets
on Georgia.
You cannot have an in-text citation without a corresponding Reference, unless it is a
Personal Communication.
Book, Magazine, Journal article:
(author’s last name, publication date). Ex: (Smith, 2002).
Webpage article w/author:
(author, copyright date OR last update). Ex: (Jones, 2004).
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Webpage article with NO author
(“shortened article title,”, copyright date OR last update). Ex: (“Pizzas,” 2003).
Book, Magazine, Journal article or Webpage with NO publication date:
(author’s last name or “shortened article title”, n.d.). Ex: (“Pizzas,” n.d.,).
Paraphrasing an Entire Sentence or paragraph
Author’s name not given within paraphrased sentence, e.g.,
The revitalization of many urban neighborhoods has resulted in a substantial increase in property
values (Lentz, 2003).
(author, publication date – no page number)
Author’s name used to introduce paraphrase, e.g.,
Urban planner James Lentz (2003), Professor of Urban Planning, Strayer University, asserts that
the revitalization of many urban neighborhoods has resulted in a substantial increase in property values.
introductory phrase with author name (publication date), author’s expertise, . . .
No page number.
MULTIPLE AUTHORS
When a source has 2 authors, cite both names. Ex: (Smith & Jones, 2002, p. 3).
When a source has 3 to 5 authors, cite each author the first time the citation appears. Ex:
(Jones, Smith, Collins, & Krantz, 2002, p. 3). Note : the ampersand (&) is used only in
parenthetical references and on the reference page: write out in the text and use the word,
and.
In subsequent citations, cite only the last name of the first author, followed by “et al.” Ex:
(Jones, et al., 2002, p. 1).
More than 6 authors, cite only the last name of the first author followed by “et al.” every
time the citation appears. Ex: (Jones, et al., 2002, p. 1).
NOTE: The above examples are for citing direct quotes; for paraphrases, no page is used)
WEBPAGES (IN-TEXT CITATION)
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Paraphrase
(author, update/copyright date). Ex” (Carter, 2001).
No paragraph number used for paraphrases.
When quoting two or more authors, the last author should be separated by an ampersand
(&), e.g., (Carter & Mathews, 2006). However, when referencing these authors in the
text, the last author will be separated by the word and, e.g., According to John Carter and
Seaborn Mathews (2006), authors of the book, The Sun of Georgia, the sun never sets on
Georgia.
You cannot have an in-text citation without a corresponding Reference, unless it is a
Personal Communication.
If no author
Give shortened article title. , e.g., (“Executive Coaching,” 2009).
If no article title
Give website name, e.g., (“Carter & Carter, LLC,” 2009).
If no date for website
Put n.d., e.g, : (Carter, n.d.).
Direct Quote
(author, update/copyright date, paragraph number). Ex: (Carter, 2001, para. 10).
Hand number paragraphs when citing direct quotes
Direct Quote – author, date given on webpage, e.g.,
Pizza is different in other parts of the world. The use of “pizza toppings that seem bizarre to
current tastes, such as squid and octopus, were common in the fishing areas of the Mediterranean sea”
(Smith, 1998, para. 5). That is a long way from pepperoni!
Direct Quote – no author given from article entitled “Pizzas of the World,” from
website called PizzaLore, e.g.,
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Pizza is different in other parts of the world. The use of “pizza toppings that seem bizarre to
current tastes, such as squid and octopus, were common in the fishing areas of the Mediterranean
sea” (“Pizzas,” 1998, para. 5). That is a long way from pepperoni!
Direct Quote -- no author or article title given from website called PizzaLore, e.g.,
How did pizza begin. Many culinary archaeologists have determined that “the making of pizza
was actually an accident” (PizzaLore, 1998, para. 5). Aren’t you glad the accident occurred?
CITING PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS
General
For letters, memos, e-mail, interviews, cite source in text only. Do not list on References
page, e.g.,
S.U. Varnes (personal communication, May 12, 2001) acknowledges …
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REFERENCES LIST
General
All research papers must contain a list of references starting on a new page after the body
of the paper.
The References page should contain full publication information (see examples below)
There should be rare cases whereby an article does not have a source publication, e.g., a
publication, website, etc. Publications should come after the title and should be in italics.
The References page provides the information necessary for a reader to locate and
retrieve any source you cite in the body of the paper. Therefore, only sources cited in the
body of the paper should appear on the References page. Consequently, you cannot have
a Reference without a corresponding In-text Citation.
Please visit the following YouTube video for additional guidance on the proper manner
for formatting your Reference page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmcaYdZDa-
U&feature=related .
Reference Page Format
The word “References” should be centered at the top of your Reference Page.
Page numbering and header should be continued on the Reference page.
For each entry in the list, the first line begins at the left margin and all following lines are
indented five spaces. Use the hanging indent command to ensure the spacing is not lost.
Lines are double-spaced.
Alphabetize by first word of entry (author’s last name; title if no author).
If there are two or more entries for the same author, arrange by year of publication with
the earliest one first.
Do not utilize any underlining or quotation marks for titles.
If there is no date in the source, use the copyright date, or the latest update. If neither
can be found, use “n.d.”.
Websites are not to be underlined. In other words, remove all hyperlinks.
Capitalize journal or magazine titles.
Capitalize only the first word of the title of a book or article, except for proper nouns.
When referencing more than one author, always use the ampersand symbol “&” rather
than the word “and, ” prior to the last author’s last name.
Always include a period after the author’s first initial, the publication date, the title and
the publisher. Please note, you would use a period even if the title ends in another
punctuation mark, e.g.,
Why Use APA?. (2010, April 21). The Writing Lab & The OWL at Purdue and Purdue University.
Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/664/1/
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BOOKS
Book With No Author:
Psychology and you (10th ed.). (1989). New York: Macmillan.
[Book title. (year published). City published, state (if applicable – see APA Style Guide, states are not
always included): name of publisher.]
Book With One Author:
Jones, S. (2003). The Jones chronicles. Boston: Smith Publishing Company.
[author last name, first initial. (year published). Book title. City published, state (if applicable – see
APA Style Guide, states are not always included): name of publisher.]
Book With Two Authors:
Jones, S., & Smith, J. (2000). The history of Strayer University. Washington, DC: Jones and Smith
Publishing.
[first author’s last name, first initial, “&” second author’s last name, first initial (year published).
Book title. City published, state (if applicable): name of publisher.]
Book with Three to Seven Authors
Miller, J., Kramer, P., Cane, L., & Font, M. (2000). How to be a business partner. New York: Harlan
Publishers.
Book with more than Seven authors:
Logan, P., Smith, U., Lenz, R., Tome, M., Fox, P., Jones, M., et al. (2001). Elements of real estate
transactions. Boston: Ridgeworth Publishers.
Edited Book:
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Jones, S., & Smith, J. (Eds.). (2000). The history of Strayer University (4th ed.).Washington, DC: Jones
and Smith Publishing.
Article/Essay in an Edited Book:
Carter, J. H., Carter, S. G., & Carter, G. L. (1972). The blue sky (5th ed.). Atlanta: University of Utah
Press.
[author last name, first initial. (year). Article/essay title (edition.). Place of publication: publisher.]
ARTICLES in PERIODICALS
Newspaper Article
Jones, S. (2003, April 12). Strayer opens new campus. Charlotte Observer, p. A3.
[author. (year, month day). article title. Name of newspaper, p. or pp. page number(s).]
[Note: This is the only instance where you will use” p.” in front of the page numbers on the References
page.]
Magazine Article:
Gross, D. (2009, December 14). Economic panic attack: Why the world overreacted to Dubai.
Newsweek, 32.
[author last name, first initial. (year, month day). article title, magazine name, volume(issue #, if
applicable), page number(s).]
If a magazine or journal article has more than two authors, follow the rule for books re: no. of authors.
Magazine Article With No Author
Duke Power understates earnings. (2003, May 1). Newsweek, 32.
[article title. (year, month day). magazine name, volume(issue #, if applicable), page number(s).]
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Journal Article
Johnson, J. (2002). The undergraduate student population of Strayer University’s graduating class of
2001. Journal of Education Statistics, 1(2), 200-211.
[author last name, first initial. (year). Article title. Journal name, volume (issue #), page number(s).]
ELECTRONIC SOURCES
General
DO NOT ONLY LIST URL for Webpage sources! Must give author’s name if available, last
update/copyright date, retrieval date, complete URL e.g.,
Grant, C. (2003). Why go to college?. College.com. Retrieved from
http://www.college/rev.Q&A.html
Internet Source - author given
Grant, C. (2003). Why go to college?. College.com. Retrieved from http://www.college/rev.Q&A.html
[author, if known. (date). Title of section. Publication. Retrieved from (website address).]
[NOTE: A period goes after the subject, even if it ends in another punctuation mark, e.g., Why go to
college?.]
Internet Source - If no author given, begin with article title
Shark attack summer. (2003, January). Allaboutsharks.com. Retrieved from
http://www.allaboutsharks.com/attacks
[article name. (date). Publication. Retrieved from (website address).]
Newspaper Article Retrieved From the Newspaper’s Website
Greenwood, L. C. (2003, May 3). Education loans at all time low. The Washington Post. Retrieved from
http://www.washingtonpost.com
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[author. (year, month day). Article title. Newspaper name. Retrieved from (website address).]
Article in an On-line Only Periodical
Kobb, M. (2000). The New South. Lifestyles, 5(2). Retrieved June 12, 2003, from
http://www.lifestyles.com/south.html
[Author. (year). Article title. Periodical title, vol.(issue). Retrieved (date) from (website address)]
Journal Article Retrieved from an Online Database: (An example would be an EBSCO Host
database such as Academic Search Elite)
Johnson, J. (2002). The undergraduate student population of Strayer University’s graduating class of
2001. Journal of Education Statistics, 1(2), 200-211. Retrieved from Academic Search Elite
database.
[author last name, first initial. (year). Article title. Journal name, volume (issue #), page number(s).
Retrieved from (database).]
Online Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Feminism. (n.d.). In Encyclopedia Britannica online. Retrieved from http:// www.britannica.com
[Often encyclopedias and dictionaries do not provide bylines (authors' names). When no byline is
present, move the entry name to the front of the citation. Provide publication dates if present or specify
(n.d.) if no date is present in the entry. When listing the URL, give only the home or index root as
opposed to the URL for the entry.]
Press Release
Department of Business, Strayer University. (2010, January 29). Strayer named number one business
school in the nation [Press Release]. Retrieved from
http://www.strayer.edu/departments/business/ /Baltimore_GCPOY.htm
[Author Last, First Initial or Corporate Author Name. (Year, Month Day of Publication).
Title [Press release]. Retrieved from URL]
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[E-mails are not included in the list of references, though you parenthetically cite them in your main
text: (E. Robbins, personal communication, January 4, 2001). ]
Blog (Weblog) and Video Blog Post
Dean, J. (2008, May 7). When the self emerges: Is that me in the mirror? Spring Corporation. Message
posted to http://www.spring.org.uk/
the1sttransport. (2004, September 26). Psychology Video Blog #3 [Video File]. Video posted to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqM90eQi5-M
[NOTE: Include the title of the message and the URL. Please note that titles for items in online
communities (e.g., blogs, newsgroups, forums) are not italicized. If the author’s name is not available,
provide the screen name.]
[NOTE: APA recommends students use sources of repute when citing material, for example, material
published in peer-reviewed journals. However, APA certainly does not prohibit any sources; it just asks
that you cite them properly. The APA Publication Manual does show examples for how to properly cite
a blog post or comment, showing that these can be legitimate sources.
According to Chelsea Lee, Manuscript Editor/Journals American Psychological Association,
[i]t is important that all citations are from reputable sources. Therefore, all BLOGS are not
prohibition. Remember, not all blogs are created equal. For example, the APA has a style blog
(http://blog.apastyle.org) where we discuss issues related to the manual. Entries go through
extensive vetting to make sure they are consistent with what’s in our manual. They would
certainly be a legitimate source for a paper, as would, say, a blog from a prominent psychologist
talking about his or her research, for example. So while anyone can post a blog, there are lots of
people out there with good, legitimate ideas. Therefore, we ask that you look at who is writing
the blog and what blogs we are talking about than the fact that the information is in blog format.
(personal communication, November 18, 2009).
[NOTE: When you use a non-peer reviewed source, such as a site found by searching Google, it is a
good idea to carefully evaluate the source by, for example, following the CARS procedure. Check for
credibility, accuracy, reasonableness, and support. For more information, see
http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/allwrite3/seyler/ssite/seyler/se03/cars.mhtml ]
Wikis
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[Please note that the APA Style Guide to Electronic References warns writers that wikis (like Wikipedia,
for example) are collaborative projects which cannot guarantee the verifiability or expertise of their
entries. Therefore, we ask that if you have an occasion to find your source from a WIKI, please research
and cite the credible sources from their Reference List rather than the Wiki, itself.]
Answers.com
[In some cases, the answers to Assignment questions have been listed on Answers.com. This is not a
reliable source and will not be accepted by the instructor].
MULTIPLE AUTHORS
Source with Two Authors:
Jones, S., & Smith, J. (2000). The history of Strayer University. Washington, DC: Jones and Smith
Publishing.
[first author’s last name, first initial, “&” second author’s last name, first initial (year published).
Book title. City published, state (if applicable): name of publisher.]
Source with Three to Seven Authors
Miller, J., Kramer, P., Cane, L., & Font, M. (2000). How to be a business partner. New York: Harlan
Publishers.
Source with more than Seven authors:
Logan, P., Smith, U., Lenz, R., Tome, M., Fox, P., Jones, M., et al. (2001). Elements of real estate
transactions. Boston: Ridgeworth Publishers.
MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES
Book Review in a Periodical
Small, S. (2001). Gone again. [Review of the book End of an era]. Solutions, 292, 12.
[author. (year). Title of review. [Review of the book book title.] Periodical name, volume. page
number]
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Government Publication
National Institute of Business Resources. (2001). Training personnel to respond in national
emergencies. (DHHS Publication No. ADM 01-1775). Washington, DC: U.S. Government
Printing Office.
[Governmental agency. (year). Title of publication. (Publication number.) Place of publication:
publisher.]
Brochure
Small Business Center. (1999). What you need to know about insurance (3rd
ed.) [Brochure]. Orlando,
FL: Author.
[agency name. (year). Title of brochure. (edition of printing.) [Brochure]. Place of publication:
publisher.]
STRAYER UNIVERSITY PLAGIARISM POLICY
It is essential that all students fully under the University’s Plagiarism Policy. It is as follows:
The Strayer University plagiarism important is At Strayer University we strongly condemn all
forms of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, plagiarism. Academic integrity is a
critical piece of our overall institutional objective of providing quality education; hence, we also
believe that it is not only important to help students to understand academic integrity but also
help them to see the ways in which it is implemented and maintained throughout the university
and to guide them in learning the proper ways to avoid plagiarism within all pieces of academic
work.
According to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, to "plagiarize" means:
1. To steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own.
2. To use (another's production) without crediting the source.
3. To commit literary theft.
4. To present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.
Quite simply, plagiarism is using someone else's words or ideas as one's own without giving proper
credit and Strayer University considers it to be a serious offense. (“Plagiarism,” n.d.).
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It is the responsibility of all students to fully understand this policy. Failure to adhere to this polity is a
serious violation of Strayer’s academic policy and will result in an automatic “0” for the entire paper.
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References
The American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication Manual of the American psychological
Association (6th ed.).Washington, DC: The American Psychological Association.
Coates Library Trinity University. (n.d). APA Style for Electronic Sources (American Psychological
Association). Retrieved from http://lib.trinity.edu/research/citing/APAelectronicsources.pdf
The McGraw-Hill Companies. (2001). Source Evaluation Tutor: CARS. McGraw-Hill Higher
Education. Retrieved from
http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/allwrite3/seyler/ssite/seyler/se03/cars.mhtml
Plagiarism. (n.d.). Strayer University iCampus. Retrieved from
https://icampus.strayer.edu/lrc/plagiarism
plagiarize. (2010). In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved from http:// www.merriam-
webster.com
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). (1995-2009). Reference List: Electronic Sources (Web
Publications). Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/
Strayer University. (2004, November 29). APA Style Manual, 5th
Edition: Quick Reference Guide.
Retrieved from
https://facultyportal.strayer.edu/Cobb/docs/downloads/APA%20Style%20Quick%20Reference%
20Guide.doc
The writing center. (2009). The University of Wisconsin – Madison. Retrieved from
http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/DocAPAReferences_Govt.html
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INDEX
A
Abbreviated Title (Header), 5
Abbreviated Title (In-text
Citation), 11
Abstract, 5 Active Voice, 5
Ampersand (Use of), 10
Answers.com (Reference List ),
25
Article/Essay in an Edited Book
(Reference List ), 21
Articles in Periodicals
(Reference List ), 21
Author – Multiple (In-text
Citation), 16
Author Expertise - Direct Quote (In-text Citation), 12
Authors – Three to Seven
(Reference List ), 25
Authors - Two(Reference List ),
25
Authors Multiple (Reference
List ), 25
B
Back to Back Quotes, 7
Beginning a Paragraph with a
Quote, 7 Beginning a Sentence with a
quote, 7
Block Quote (In-text Citation ),
14
Blog (Reference List ), 24
Book - Edited (Reference List ),
20
Book - Paraphrase (In-text
Citation), 15
Book More Than Seven Authors
(Reference List ), 20
Book NO author - Direct Quote (In-text Citation), 11
Book No Author (Reference List
), 20
Book One Author (Reference
List ), 20
Book Review in a Periodical
(Reference List ), 25
Book Three to Seven Authors
(Reference List ), 20
Book Two Authors (Reference
List ), 20 Book w/author - Direct Quote
(In-text Citation), 11
Brochure (Reference List ), 26
C
Credibile Source (Definition), 8
D
Date Paraphrase (None - In-text
Citation), 16
Date (None - In-text Citation), 12
Definition (Credible Sources), 8
Definition (Direct Quote), 7
Definition (In-text Citation), 8
Definition (Paraphrase), 8
Definition (Reference), 8
Definition (Sources - Credible),
8
Definition (Sources -
Unacceptable), 8
Definition (Summarization), 8 Definition (Unacceptable
Sources), 8
Dictionaries On-Line
(Reference List ), 23
Dictionary On-Line (Reference
List ), 23
Direct Quote (Definition), 7
Direct Quote (In-text Citation),
10
E
EBSCO Host (Reference List ), 23
Edited Book (Reference List ),
20
Electronic Document (In-text
Citation ), 16
Electronic Document with
Author - Direct Quote (In-
text Citation ), 12
Electronic Documentwith
Author - Paraphrase (In-text
Citation ), 15
Electronic Sources No Author (Reference List ), 22
Electronic Sources With Author
(Reference List ), 22
Electronic Sources (Do Not
Only List URL ), 22
Electronic Sources (Reference
List ), 22
E-Mail (In-text Citation ), 18
E-Mail (Reference List ), 24
Encyclopedias On-Line
(Reference List ), 23 Ending a Paragraph with a
Quote, 7
Essay/Article in an Edited Book
(Reference List ), 21
et al. (3 to 5 authors), 11
Expertise - Direct Quote
(Author - In-text Citation), 12
F
Font, 4 Format, 4
Format (General), 4
Format (Reference List ), 19
Format (WORD 2007), 4
Format (WORD 2010), 4
Formatting (Abstract), 5
Formatting (Active Voice), 5
Formatting (Font), 4
Formatting (Header), 5
Formatting (Line Spacing), 4
Formatting (Margins), 4 Formatting (Page Numbers), 5
Formatting (Reference), 4
Formatting (Running Header), 5
Formatting (Sample Paper), 5
Formatting (Section Heads), 4
Formatting (Title Page), 5
Formatting (YouTube), 4
Four Rules (Direct Quote), 7
G
General Format, 4
General Information, 7 Government Publication
(Reference List ), 26
H
Header, 5
Header (Abbreviated Title), 5
I
Indentation, 4
Index, 29
Interviews (in-text Citation), 18
In-text Citation - Direct Quote
(Author Expertise), 12
In-text Citation - Direct Quote (Electronic Document with
Author), 12
In-text Citation - Direct Quote
(Webpage with Author), 12
In-text Citation - Paraphrase
(Electronic Document with
Author), 15
In-text Citation - Paraphrase
(Webpage with Author), 15
In-text Citation - Direct Quote
(Book NO author), 11 In-text Citation - Direct Quote
(Book w/author), 11
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In-text Citation - Direct Quote
(Journal article NO author),
11
In-text Citation - Direct Quote
(Journal article w/author), 11
In-text Citation - Direct Quote (Magazine NO author), 11
In-text Citation - Direct Quote
(Magazine w/author), 11
In-text Citation - Direct Quote
(Quoting an Entire Sentence),
12
In-text Citation - Direct Quote
(Quoting Part of a Sentence),
13
In-text Citation - Direct Quote
(Webpage with No Author),
12 In-text Citation – Midsentence
(f0rmat), 10
In-text Citation - Paraphrase
(Book), 15
In-text Citation - Paraphrase
(Journal article), 15
In-text Citation - Paraphrase
(Magazine), 15
In-text Citation - Paraphrase
(Webpage with No Author),
16 In-text Citation (Abbreviated
Title, 11
In-text Citation (Block Quote),
14
In-text Citation (Definition), 8
In-text Citation (Direct Quote),
10
In-text Citation (E-Mail), 18
In-text Citation (General), 10
In-text Citation (Interviews), 18
In-text Citation (Letters), 18
In-text Citation (Memos), 18 In-text Citation (Paraphrasing),
15
In-text Citation (Same
Author/Same Year), 11
In-text Citation (Two or More
Sources), 11
In-text Citation (Use of
Ampersand), 10
In-text Citation (YouTube
Instructions), 8, 11
J Journal Article NO author -
Direct Quote (In-text
Citation), 11
Journal Article - Paraphrase (In-
text Citation), 15
Journal Article w/author -
Direct Quote (In-text
Citation), 11
Journal Articles (Reference List
), 22
L Letters (In-text Citation), 18
Line Spacing, 4
M
Magazine - Paraphrase (In-text
Citation), 15
Magazine NO author - Direct
Quote (In-text Citation), 11
Magazine w/author - Direct
Quote (In-text Citation), 11
Magazine Articles – No Author
(Reference List ), 21
Magazine Articles (Reference List ), 21
Margins, 4
Memos (In-text Citation), 18
Miscellaneous Sources
(Reference List ), 25
More Than Seven Authors
(Reference List ), 25
Multiple Authors (In-text
Citation), 16
Multiple Authors (Reference
List ), 25
N
n.d. (No date), 10, 19
Newspaper Article from
Electronic Source (Reference
List ), 22
Newspaper Article from
Website (Reference List ), 22
Newspaper Articles (Reference
List ), 21
No Author (In-text Ciation), 11
No Date, 10, 19
No Publication Date - Direct Quote (In-text Citation), 12
No Publication Date -
Paraphrase (In-text Citation),
16
Numbers (Page), 5
O
On-line Database (Reference
List ), 23
On-line Dictionaries (Reference
List ), 23
On-line Encyclopedias (Reference List ), 23
On-line Periodical Only
(Reference List ), 23
On-Line Writing Library –
Purdue University, 28
OWL – Purdue University, 28
P
Page Number (In-text Citation –
Direct Quote), 10
Page Numbers, 5
Paragraph (Same – In-text
Citation), 10 Paraphase (Definition), 8
Part of Sentence (Direct Quote),
7
Periodicals (Reference List ), 21
Personal Communication (In-
text Citation), 18
Plagiarism Policy (Strayer
University ), 26
Policy - Strayer University
Plagiarism, 26
Press Release (Reference List ),
23 Publication (Source), 8
Purdue University On-Line
Writing Library, 28
Purpose of Using, 7
Q
Quotation Marks (In-text
Citation – Direct Quote), 10
Quotation Marks (In-text
Citation – Inside), 10
Quoting (Two or More Sources),
10 Quoting an Entire Sentence -
Direct Quote (In-text
Citation), 12
Quoting Part of a Sentence -
Direct Quote (In-text
Citation), 13
R
Reference (Definition), 8
Reference (Formatting), 4
Reference List (Answers.com),
25
Reference List (Article/Essay in an Edited Book), 21
Reference List (Articles in
Periodicals), 21
Reference List (Authors – Three
to Seven), 25
Reference List (Authors - Two),
25
Reference List (Authors
Multiple), 25
Reference List (Blog), 24
Reference List (Book - Edited), 20
Reference List (Book More
Than Seven Authors), 20
Reference List (Book No
Author), 20
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Reference List (Book One
Author), 20
Reference List (Book Review in
a Periodical), 25
Reference List (Book Three to
Seven Authors), 20 Reference List (Book Two
Authors), 20
Reference List (Brochure), 26
Reference List (Dictionaries On-
Line), 23
Reference List (EBSCO Host),
23
Reference List (Edited Book),
20
Reference List (Electronic
Sources No Author), 22
Reference List (Electronic Sources With Author), 22
Reference List (Electronic
Sources), 22
Reference List (E-Mail), 24
Reference List (Encyclopedias
On-Line), 23
Reference List (Essay/Article in
an Edited Book), 21
Reference List (Format), 19
Reference List (General), 19
Reference List (Government Publication), 26
Reference List (Journal
Articles), 22
Reference List (Magazine
Articles – No Author), 21
Reference List (Magazine
Articles), 21
Reference List (Miscellaneous
Sources), 25
Reference List (More Than
Seven Authors), 25
Reference List (Multiple Authors), 25
Reference List (Newspaper
Article from Electronic
Source), 22
Reference List (Newspaper
Article from Website), 22
Reference List (Newspaper
Articles), 21
Reference List (On-line
Database), 23
Reference List (On-line
Dictionaries), 23
Reference List (On-line
Encyclopedias), 23 Reference List (On-line
Periodical Only), 23
Reference List (Periodicals), 21
Reference List (Press Release),
23
Reference List (Purpose), 19
Reference List (Seven or More
Authors - Two), 25
Reference List (Strayer
Database ), 23
Reference List (Three to Seven
Authors), 25 Reference List (Two Authors),
25
Reference List (Unacceptable
Sources), 25
Reference List (Video Blog
Post), 24
Reference List (Weblog), 24
Reference List (Wikis), 24
Reference List(YouTube
Instructions), 8, 19
References – APA Quick Reference Guide, 28
Rules (Direct Quote), 7
Running Header, 5
S
Same Author/Same Year(In-text
Citation), 11
Same Paragraph (In-text
Ciation), 10
Sample Paper, 5
Section Heads, 4
Seven or More Authors – Two
(Reference List ), 25 Source Publications, 8
Sources (Credible), 8
Sources (Unacceptable), 8
Sources– APA Quick Reference
Guide, 28
Spacing (Line), 4
Strayer Database (Reference
List ), 23
Strayer University Plagiarism
Policy, 26
Summarization (Definition), 8
T
Three to Five authors (et al.), 11
Three to Seven Authors (Reference List ), 25
Times Romans (Font), 4
Title Page, 5
Two Authors (Reference List ),
25
Two or more Sources (In-text
Citation), 11
Two or More Sources (Quoting),
10
U
Unacceptable Sources
(Definition), 8 Unacceptable Sources
(Reference List ), 25
V
Video Blog Post (Reference List
), 24
W
Weblog (Reference List ), 24
Webpage with Author - Direct
Quote (In-text Citation ), 12
Webpage with Author -
Paraphrase (In-text Citation ), 15
Webpage with No Author -
Direct Quote (In-text Citation
), 12
Webpage with No Author -
Paraphrase (In-text Citation ),
16
Wikis (Reference List ), 24
WORD 2007 (Formatting), 4
WORD 2010 (Formatting), 4
Y
YouTube (Formatting), 4 YouTube Instructions (In-text
Citation), 8, 11
YouTube Instructions
(Reference List), 8
YouTube Instructions
(Reference), 19