: You are to write a 1,400-word research paper (minimum) that adheres to the steps and guidance below.

APA CITATION & STYLE GUIDE

Many Fisher College professors require the APA style for papers. Check with your professor about which format he or she expects you to use.

APA FORMATTING: Purdue OWL provides guidelines for papers using APA style, https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Microsoft Word offers APA templates. Open Microsoft Word. Select “New.” In the search box at the top of the screen type “APA.” A couple of templates will appear. Choose one.

The format of the paper usually includes the following components in this order:

Title page (p.1)

Abstract (p.2)

Introduction (p.3) (beginning of text)

Method

Results

Discussion

References (after the last page of the text)

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CITING MATERIALS WITH PROPER NOUNS IN APA When citing materials in APA that have a proper noun that is not the first word, it will be capitalized (ex. Spain, Prada, Toyota).

Liker, J.K. (2004). The Toyota way. New York: McGraw Hill.

For more information on plagiarism, visit Fisher College’s publication: Plagiarism: a guidebook on responsible source citation. http://s3.amazonaws.com/MagicHour/Fisher/Uploads/ByDate/2013/ June_2013/June_24th_2013/plagiarism92229.pdf

Remember to keep track of where you are getting your material. If you use someone else’s idea, even if it is not a direct quote (paraphrased), you need to give credit to the author(s).

Most Common APA Citation Components: Author(s)

Editor(s)

Title (article, book, chapter, journal, etc.)

Date (published or created)

Publisher

Edition

Location of Publisher

Page Number(s)

Date Accessed (online)

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APA IN-TEXT CITATIONS

Whenever you cite a book, magazine, scholarly journal, or other source within the body of your paper, the In-Text citation will reflect your References page.

Purdue OWL provides guidelines for In-Text citations using APA style: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/

The following is an example of an In-Text citation with a known author:

“A company spokesman used the wheel-and-spokes concept that placed Martha at the center of the action” (Byron, 2002, p. 200).

According to Byron, (2002), “A company spokesman used the wheel-and-spokes concept that placed Martha at the center of the action” (p. 200).

The following is an example of an In-Text citation without a known author:

“Her brand may be tarnished, but her empire grossed more than $221 million last year” (“Meltdown for Ratings,” 2012).

APA IN-TEXT CITATION -- PARAPHRASING

When Andy Warhol walked into the kitchen, he grabbed a can of Campbell’s soup from the pantry shelf (Matterson, 1981).

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References: The last component of your paper that includes sources that you used

APA REFERENCES EXAMPLES

CITING A SOURCE FROM AN ONLINE DATABASE USING APA

STRUCTURE: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number (issue), page range. Retrieved from http://databaseweblink

EXAMPLE: Callan, M. & Schwartz, J.S. (2018). Regional drought in rural Nebraska. Western Ecology, 8(2), 18-21. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&Au

thType=ip,cpid&custid=s5072344&d

b=a9h&AN=11858055&site=ehost-live

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NO NEED FOR URL WHEN CITING PRINT JOURNALS

Notice!!! After the first line of a citation, indent one “Tab” for each additional line.

Creating a “hanging indent” in Microsoft Word accomplishes the same outcome. For instructions on how to do that, see Microsoft’s detailed instructions here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-hanging-in- dent-7bdfb86a-c714-41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5.

*Online databases include: Academic Search Ultimate, Business Source Complete, Communication Source, Academic OneFile, ProQuest Central, and others available through the Fisher College Library website, Boston Public Library, and other library websites.

Remember that most databases provide an auto citation tool. If you use one of these, make sure to double-check the style for accuracy.

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CITING A WEBSITE USING APA

STRUCTURE:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://web address EXAMPLE:

Jones, R.T., & Smith, P.T. (2017, November 21). The humane

treatment of free-range chickens. Retrieved from http://www.peta.org/chickens

Notice!!! After the first line of a citation, indent one “Tab” for each additional line.

Creating a “hanging indent” in Microsoft Word accomplishes the same outcome. For instructions on how to do that, see Microsoft’s detailed instructions here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-hanging-indent-7bdfb86a-c714- 41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5.

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CITING A BOOK USING APA

STRUCTURE:

Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.

EXAMPLE:

Byron, C.M. (2002). Martha gets out: The incredible story of her comeback. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Notice!!! After the first line of a citation, indent one “Tab” for each additional line.

Creating a “hanging indent” in Microsoft Word accomplishes the same outcome. For instructions on how to do that, see Microsoft’s detailed instructions here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-hanging-indent-7bdfb86a-c714- 41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5.

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CITING A MAGAZINE USING APA

STRUCTURE:

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year, Month Date). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number(issue number), pages.

EXAMPLE:

Case, J.K., Brown, T.R., & Palmer, O.W. (2014, October 30). Possibilities for the future. The Economist, 7(19), 32-41.

Notice!!! After the first line of a citation, indent one “Tab” for each additional line.

Creating a “hanging indent” in Microsoft Word accomplishes the same outcome. For instructions on how to do that, see Microsoft’s detailed instructions here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-hanging-indent-7bdfb86a-c714- 41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5.

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CITING A NEWSPAPER USING APA

STRUCTURE:

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year, Month Date). Title of article. Title of Periodical, pages.

EXAMPLE:

Barker, L. (2003, June 12). Senior living facility creates jobs in city center. International Herald Tribune, pp. B3, B8.

If the article appears on a single page, use only one p.

Notice!!! After the first line of a citation, indent one “Tab” for each additional line.

Creating a “hanging indent” in Microsoft Word accomplishes the same outcome. For instructions on how to do that, see Microsoft’s detailed instructions here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-hanging-indent-7bdfb86a-c714- 41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5.

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CITING A FILM USING APA

STRUCTURE:

Producer, P. P. (Producer), & Director, D. D. (Director). (Date of publication). Title of motion picture [Motion picture]. Country of origin: Studio or distributor.

EXAMPLE:

Jaffe, S.R. (Producer), & Benton, R. (Director). (1979). Kramer vs. Kramer [Motion picture]. United States: Columbia Pictures.

Notice!!! After the first line of a citation, indent one “Tab” for each additional line.

Creating a “hanging indent” in Microsoft Word accomplishes the same outcome. For instructions on how to do that, see Microsoft’s detailed instructions here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-hanging-indent-7bdfb86a-c714- 41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5.

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CITING A CHAPTER OR WORK IN AN ANTHOLOGY USING APA

STRUCTURE:

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year of publication). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor & B. B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pages of chapter). Location: Publisher.

EXAMPLE:

Alexie, S. (2015). The joy of reading and writing: Superman and me. In D. McQuade & R. Atwan (Eds.), The writer’s presence: A pool of readings (pp. 34-37). Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.

Notice!!! After the first line of a citation, indent one “Tab” for each additional line.

Creating a “hanging indent” in Microsoft Word accomplishes the same outcome. For instructions on how to do that, see Microsoft’s detailed instructions here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-hanging-indent-7bdfb86a-c714- 41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5.

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CITING AN IMAGE (DRAWING, PAINTING, PHOTO- GRAPH, ETC.) FROM A PRINT BOOK USING APA

STRUCTURE:

Last Name, First & Middle Initials (Image creator). (Date work created). Work Title. [Format]. Name of Individual or Institution That Owns Work, Location. Book Title. By Author Name. City, State: Publisher. Page Number.

EXAMPLE:

Van Gogh, V. (1889). Wheatfield and Cypresses. [Painting]. National Gallery, London. Van Gogh. By Jean Leymarie. New York, New York: Crown Publishing, 1987. 157.

Notice!!! After the first line of a citation, indent one “Tab” for each additional line.

Creating a “hanging indent” in Microsoft Word accomplishes the same outcome. For instructions on how to do that, see Microsoft’s detailed instructions here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-hanging-indent-7bdfb86a-c714- 41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5.

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CITING AN IMAGE (DRAWING, PAINTING, PHOTO- GRAPH, ETC.) FROM A WEBSITE USING APA

STRUCTURE:

Last Name, First & Middle Initials (image creator). (Date Creat- ed). Work Title [Format]. Name of Individual of Institution That Owns Work, Location. Retrieved from Web Site URL

EXAMPLE:

Van Gogh, V. (1889). Wheat Field with Cypresses [Painting]. Metro politan Museum of Art, New York. Retrieved from https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/4365 35

Notice!!! After the first line of a citation, indent one “Tab” for each additional line.

Creating a “hanging indent” in Microsoft Word accomplishes the same outcome. For instructions on how to do that, see Microsoft’s detailed instructions here: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-hanging-indent-7bdfb86a-c714-

41a8-ac7a-3782a91ccad5. Citing something not listed here?

Follow this link to the Purdue OWL APA guide: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/

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