Whirlpool Case Study - Organizational Behavior

APA Cita�on Style - FAQ Do I have to use formal citations/references in my assignments and papers for this class?

Yes, it is a requirement in this class that you formally cite resources using APA format in all of your written work. You are required to cite all resources for any content information used. You will not receive full credit for your work if you do not cite information in APA format in every single assignment.

Why is it important for me to cite resources in my work for this class?

Citing resources and mastering APA style is an exercise that will help you achieve the highest grade possible in this class and is an important skill for success in the professional world. If you are to ever turn in a report to a manager/supervisor/executive team or to give a presentation to a group at your organization, it is extremely professional to include citations (in-text and reference list) in your presentation or proposal materials. Formal referencing adds to your credibility as a student and as an employee, and doing so demonstrates a level of academic excellence and professional integrity to those trusting you to deliver reliable information to your organization.

How should I cite my material?

All information should be cited following the guidelines of the American Psychological Association publication manual (6th edition). Your written material should be cited in two ways: within the text of your document and in a reference list at the end of your document.

Where can I find the APA citation guidelines to use in my writing for this class?

APA citation guidelines can be found online (https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html) . If you have any specific questions that are not addressed by these websites, email me ([email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) ) for assistance.

When should I cite material within the text of my document?

You should cite within your document text any material you use in your writing that does not come directly from your own independent thought and analysis (including all terms, concepts, examples, and quotations). This includes any concepts and terminology that is discussed in the Daft text book. Here is an example of how/when to cite within your text: 'Unlike mechanistically structured organizations, organizations with an organic structure are often more immediately flexible to the demands of the external environment (Daft, 2016).' You would cite Daft in this example context because you did not think of that information (about organic/mechanistic organizational differences) yourself - you read and learned about it in Daft.

Do I have to cite the Daft text book in every assignment for this class?

Yes, because the assignments are evaluating your knowledge of the course material you must always cite the textbook when you write about and use concepts, ideas, terms, or quotes from the Daft text.

Is it ok for me to use outside resources beyond the Daft text book to answer the assignment questions?

Yes, you are encouraged to use outside resources when answering the assignment questions. However, you must cite all outside resources within the text of your document and in a reference list at the end of your document in APA format.

What sorts of outside resources (beyond the text book) should I use in my writing for this class?

For this class, you should focus on only using academic journal articles, published news media articles, academic or university websites, an organization's established website, and other reputable online information sources in your writing.

Can I use websites like Wikipedia or businessdictionary.com?

No, these resources are not appropriate for a college-level course. Wikis are sites that are user edited and are not academically preferred. Any information you find on such websites can be found in other reputable published material that you can find online or through the La Roche College library website.

What if I want to cite a source that does not have a date of publication?

Do NOT cite any sources that do not have a date of publication. If you cannot find a date of publication, try looking at the bottom of the webpage for a copyright year from the website organization. If you are citing content from an organization’s website, usually they include a copyright of 2014 or 2015 if it is up to date. If you absolutely cannot find a date of publication then do not use the source in your writing for this class.

What if the source I want to use does not have an author listed?

If your source does not have an individual author listed you should use the publishing organization's name as the author. If your source does not have an author or is not published by an organization then do not use the resource.