1. An Overview and Resources
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An Overview
and Resources

2. Objectives Students will: Understand the importance of citing
Apply the following elements of APA formatting to this assignment:
In-text citations (paraphrase, summary, and direct quotes)
Reference page
Title page
Body page layout

3. Comparison and Contrast
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Comparison and Contrast
With a partner, look over the APA and MLA sample papers.
How are they alike?
What significant differences do you notice?
Note: These papers are from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University.
Share general observations.

4. THE BIG IDEAS—What you need to know right now for success!
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THE BIG IDEAS—What you need to know right now for success!
Proper citation is key
Avoid plagiarism—move out of copy/paste mode.
If in doubt, cite it!
Finding and using style guides and other resources will be critical to your success!
There’s a reason that citation and citation are the same word from the Latin citare, meaning to summon or call in front of a court

5. Stylin' with APA: Outdoor Leadership
A Brief Overview
APA Style Basics, APA.org
Follow along with the sample paper from OWL
What do you notice about the References page?
Where do you find in-text citations in the sample?
Online Writing Lab: Purdue University--APA Formatting and Style (this is linked on our library website)
Side-by-side comparison of APA/MLA On OWL
Slides 1-2 general overview. On slide 3, show sample of reference page. Look at OWL page for another iteration.
Slide 4 – show sample papers and commentary. Go to OWL and look at the comparison and guide. We will see some other resources later.
Skip to slides to look at citing references in text. More detail to follow.

6. In-text Citation Basics
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In-text Citation Basics
In-text citations help readers locate the cited source in the “References” section at the end of the paper.
Whenever you use a source, provide in parentheses:
the author’s name and the date of publication (Patton, 2013)
for quotations and close paraphrases, provide the author’s name, date of publication, and a page number (Patton, 2013, p.27)
These are just basic rules. You can find specific details in the resources we’ll look at later today.

7. In-Text Citations: Formatting Quotations
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In-Text Citations: Formatting Quotations
When quoting, introduce the quotation with a signal phrase. Make sure to include the author’s name, the year of publication, the page number, but keep the citation brief—do not repeat the information.
Caruth (1996) states that a traumatic response frequently entails a “delayed, uncontrolled repetitive appearance of hallucinations and other intrusive phenomena” (p.11).
A traumatic response frequently entails a “delayed, uncontrolled repetitive appearance of hallucinations and other intrusive phenomena” (Caruth, 1996, p.11).
Brief quotes can be part of a sentence or paragraph. Longer quotes require their own paragraphs, indented and in block style. Let’s look at an example of this:
APA formatting and style guide [PPT]. Retrieved October 16, 2012, from OWL Purdue online writing lab.

8. Long Quotations (40+words)
Place direct quotations that are 40 words, or longer, in a free-standing block of typewritten lines, and omit quotation marks. Start a new line, indented 1/2 inch from the left margin. Maintain double-spacing throughout. The parenthetical citation should come after the closing punctuation mark.
Jones's (1998) study found the following:     Students often had difficulty using APA style,     especially when it was their first time citing sources.     This difficulty could be attributed to the fact that many     students failed to  purchase a style manual or to ask        their teacher for help. (p. 199)

9. So what is a signal phrase?
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So what is a signal phrase?
Signal phrases include wording such as:
According to X. (2008), “….” (p. 3).
X. (2008) argued that “……” (p. 3).
You can also use “argument” or “claim” verbs, such as:
acknowledged, contended, maintained, responded, reported, argued, concluded
X reported that “. . .” (p. 5)

10. Formatting a Summary or Paraphrase
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Formatting a Summary or Paraphrase
Provide the author’s last name and the year of publication in parentheses after a summary or a paraphrase.
Though feminist studies focus solely on women's experiences, they err by collectively perpetuating the masculine-centered impressions (Fussell, 1975).
What’s the difference between summary and paraphrase? This end citation is probably the easiest.
APA formatting and style guide [PPT]. Retrieved October 16, 2012, from OWL Purdue online writing lab.

11. Formatting a Summary or Paraphrase
Include the author’s name in a signal phrase followed by the year of publication in parenthesis.
Recently, the history of warfare has been significantly revised by Higonnet et al. (1987), Marcus (1989), and Raitt and Tate (1997) to include women’s personal and cultural responses to battle and its resultant traumatic effects.
APA formatting and style guide [PPT]. Retrieved October 16, 2012, from OWL Purdue online writing lab.

12. Formatting Summary or Paraphrase
When including the quotation in a summary/paraphrase, also provide a page number in parenthesis after the quotation:
According to feminist researchers Raitt and Tate (1997), “It is no longer true to claim that women's responses to the war have been ignored” (p. 2).
APA formatting and style guide [PPT]. Retrieved October 16, 2012, from OWL Purdue online writing lab.

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References
Look at the MLA and APA sample papers. What types of documents have been used in the writer’s research? What are the similarities and differences in MLA and APA citations?
Click on the photo as an example of finding a photo online. Remember, copyright limits publication—Cathy to add here?
Have students look at the samples and begin to find similarities and differences. JIGSAW—every other one; work with

14. Where can you go for help?
Warren Tech North/Warren Tech libraries
Manuals
Librarian
apastyle.org
Research and Documentation Online (Diana Hacker)
Online Writing Lab: Purdue University--APA Formatting and Style (this is linked on our library website)
Side-by-side comparison of APA/MLA On OWL

15. EasyBib Practice Create an account on easybib.com
See handout
Practice entering two citations
Enter the correct information for the two practice resources.
Be careful on formatting—capitalization of titles, for example, follows different rules than MLA!
Check your work. QUESTIONS?
Enter your own resources.

16. Quick Quiz
T/F: Only the first letter of a title is capitalized in APA Style.
True—however, exceptions may exist for proper nouns
T/F: Only items that represent direct quotes must be cited.
False—paraphrases, summaries, dates, stats
Name at least one section of an APA style paper.
Various responses
Why must we cite sources?
Ethics and credibility—also, so that others may reference those works
Name one resource you may use for APA style.
Our library and library website, OWL, APA.org, EasyBib, etc.