Assignment 3 Case Study

Citations and References Using APA

Citations

Each time that information is either quoted or paraphrased from other’s work there must be a citation

used to cover such information. The citation must be placed directly before or immediately after the

quoted or paraphrased words. Directly quoted words will also be inside quotation marks. The citation

must also have at least 3 parts: (1) an author (or authors), (2) a year, and (3) a page or paragraph

number depending on the type of source. This is extremely important so that anything you have written

claiming to come from sources can be verified (including paraphrases).

Note that students have the option with citations to substitute the word paragraph (para) with section

(sec) when website sources are used.

Example of Quoted Information

According to Lussier and Hendon (2019, p. 53) “HR managers need to recruit, select, train, and interact

with employees differently based on different organizational strategies.” Notice that quoted information

has quotation marks, and the citation was placed before the quote and has 3 parts (author, year, and

page number).

Example of Paraphrased Information Based on Above Quote

HR must be aware of differences in company strategies, so they appropriately manage and engage with

all types of employees (Lussier & Hendon, 2019, p. 53). This is paraphrased input from the above quoted

statement. Note that paraphrased information does not require quotation marks, but the citation still

has 3 parts, and this time came after the paraphrased words.

NOTE: In either of the examples above or any other “borrowed” information you must have 3 parts to

the citations, and you may place the citations directly before or immediately after the sourced words

(your choice). If there are not 3 parts to the citations it makes it difficult to locate the information from

the reference source. Each time a citation is missing all 3 parts, points will be deducted from

assignments.

Example of Quoted Information from a Web Source

van Vulpen (n.d.) has noted that “a good [HR business partner] HRBP can deliver value to the

organization and drive decision-making processes. Especially in times of change and disruption, a strong

HRBP can ensure that all HR activities are strategically aligned with line manager priorities” (sec 2). This

is a direct quote of the words and thus has 3 parts to the citation. No year is present at the source thus

the letters “n.d” for no date. Remember, if you decide to paraphrase the quote, you must still have 3

parts to the citation. Here is how you list the reference according to APA 6 or APA 7:

van Vulpen, E. (n.d.). The HR business partner: A full guide. Retrieved from the Academy to Innovate HR

at https://www.aihr.com/blog/hr-business-partner/#:~:text=Future-

ready%20HR%20business%20partner%20role%20and%20responsibilities%20,gradu%20...%20%20

%20Follow%20business%20conversation%20

References

Only quality references may be used for all assignments. Avoid using non-quality information or web

sites. When listing references on the assignment reference page follow general APA rules for how to list

the reference.

Formatting Book Reference and Quality Web site Reference

Book Examples

Mathis, R. L., Jackson, J. H., & Valentine, S. R. (2015). Human resource management (15th ed.). Stamford,

CT: Cengage Learning.

Lussier, R.N. & Hendon, J.R. (2019). Human Resource Management: Functions, applications, and skill

development. Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publishing.

Web site Reference

Sammer, J. (2019). Pay equity shines spotlight on compensation alignment. Retrieved from the Society

for Human Resource Management (SHRM) web site at

https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/compensation/Pages/pay-equity-shines-

spotlight-on-compensation-alignment.aspx

van Vulpen, E. (n.d.). The HR business partner: A full guide. Retrieved from the Academy to Innovate HR

at https://www.aihr.com/blog/hr-business-partner/#:~:text=Future-

ready%20HR%20business%20partner%20role%20and%20responsibilities%20,gradu%20...%20%20

%20Follow%20business%20conversation%20

If you use an article or paper from a web site, Ebsco Host, research.strayer.edu, or any other journal-

type organization, you must include “retrieved from” information when listing the reference.

Example

Let’s say you use the following reference for information in your paper:

Rees, C & Edwards, T. (2009). Management strategies and HR in international mergers: Choice,

constraints, and pragmatism. Human Resource Management Journal. 2009, Vol. 19(1), p24-39. 16p. 1

Chart. DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-8583.2008.00087.x.

Now, same reference above but you must now include the retrieved from link where you obtained the

source and thus the reference reads:

Rees, C & Edwards, T. (2009). Management strategies and HR in international mergers: Choice,

constraints, and pragmatism. Human Resource Management Journal. 2009, Vol. 19(1), p24-39. 16p. 1

Chart. DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-8583.2008.00087.x. Retrieved from https://eds-b-ebscohost-

com.libdatab.strayer.edu/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=6&sid=6d8b3b11-b4c6-4cef-a520-

c53647eb3956%40sdc-v-sessmgr02

The bottom line…

All journal articles, online books, website information (academic or professional), and online videos

must be listed properly according to APA 6 or APA 7 with all required information including the exact

weblink address where the source was located. This requirement applies to discussion topic responses

and assignment papers (or presentations).

Use the Purdue Owl website to get better clarity on use of APA…

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_style_introduction.html

NOTE: There are slight differences between use of APA 6 and APA 7 but do not worry about the

differences as either/or is accepted.