1. Creating an Effective Social Science PowerPoint Presentation Using APA

2. Basics: Less is More Limit text on each slide Limit points per slide (no more than 6 points) Use SHORT, PUNCHY statements, NOT long sentences

3. Basics: Less is More Limit amount of pictures/images Use one format (theme) throughout the presentation Use simple animation Presentations make more impact when simple and to the point.

4. Use APA Style Utilize American Psychological Association (APA) style for all citations and references APA is the most commonly used format in the social sciences If in doubt, always consult the manual when citing or referencing (American Psychological Association, 2009)

5. Cite, Cite, Cite Cite all words, thoughts, or opinions of another author This is true for direct quotes OR for a summary of those thoughts Every in-text citation includes the author’s name and year (Smith, 2009) Direct quotes include the page number (Gager, 2010, p. 118) Please try to limit direct quotes Instead, put author’s ideas in your own words (i.e.paraphrase)

6. How to Cite Paraphrased Thoughts ORIGINAL “According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2005), the female population increased by almost 16 million over a ten year period from 1990 to 2000 in the United States.” PARAPHRASED From 1990 to 2000 female population grew by 16 million (U.S. Census Bureau, 2005).

7. How to Paraphrase ORIGINAL QUOTATION “Among the race groups, Asian households had the highest median income in 2012 ($68,636), while the median income for non-Hispanic White households was $57,009, and it was $33,321 for Black households (U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2013, p.8) PARAPHRASE FOR POWERPOINT Household Income by Race: Asian: $68,636 White: $57,009 African American: $33,321 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2013)

8. Citing a graphic, chart, or table You must cite any graphic, chart, or table in your presentation Citing a graphic uses a different form than text: Source: Author (Organization), (YEAR). URL. Information usually found with graphic, chart or table in report Source: U.S. Census Bureau, (2006). Abortions by Selected Characteristics: 1990 to 2005.

9. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Abortions by Selected Characteristics: 1990 to 2005

10. References Presentations must include a reference list Must include references for citations used in presentation This includes any graphics, charts, or tables Alphabetize all entries Use hanging indentation (APA, 2009)

11. General Reference Form Journal Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, xx(x), pp-pp. Book Author, A. A. (year). Title of work. Location: Publisher. Report Author, A. A. (year). Title of work (Report No. xxx). Location: Publisher.

12. Sample Journal References Herbst-Damm, K. L., & Kulik, J. A. (2005). Volunteer support, marital status, and the survival times of terminally ill patients. Health Psychology, 24(2), 225-229. Holley, P., Yabiku, S., & Benin, M. (2006). The relationship between intelligence and divorce. Journal of Family Issues, 27 (3), 1723-1748.

13. Sample Book and Chapter References Bandura, A. (1986). Social foundations of thought and action. Engelwood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. Haybron, D. M. (2008). Philosophy and the science of subjective well-being. In M. Eid & R. J. Larson (Eds.), The science of the subjective well being (pp. 17-43). New York, NY: Guilford Press.

14. Sample Report References U.S. Census Bureau. (2005). We the people: Women and men in the United States. Retrieved from www.census.gov/prod/2005pubs/censr-20.pdf - 2005-01-27. U.S. Census Bureau. (2007). Abortions by selected characteristics:1990 to 2005. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/2010/ta bles/10s0100.pdf.

15. Online APA Resources www.apastyle.org http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ Go to: 2009 APA Guide

16. Now Lets Give It A Try! Connidis, Ingrid Arnet; Mcmullin, Julie Ann. Ambivalence, Family Ties, and Doing Sociology. Journal of Marriage & Family. Aug2002, Vol. 64 Issue 3, p594-601, Correct Answer? Connidis, I. A., & Mcmullin, J. A. (2002). Ambivalence, family ties, and doing sociology. Journal of Marriage and Family, 64(3), 594-601.

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18. References American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6 th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. U.S. Census Bureau. (2005). We the people: Women and men in the United States. Retrieved from www.census.govprod/2005pubs/censr-20.pdf - 2005-01-27. U.S. Census Bureau. (2013). Income, poverty, and health insurance coverage in the United States: 2012. Retrieved from http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/p60-245.pdf.http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/p60-245.pdf