APA Style Assignment Dr. Blakemore PSY 100

Print out assignment Use to follow along Detailed information about APA Style on the 3rd and later pages, as well as a sample reference page.

Use PsycINFO Why PsycINFO? Find seven references (sources) on a single topic OK if for another class Not writing a paper, just using the sources in sentences, and preparing a reference page

What kind of sources? One book One chapter in an edited book Three journal articles The others can be anything

Authors Of the articles, books, or chapters, doesn’t matter One single author One with two authors One with three or more authors The rest can be any combination

Write four sentences In your own words Follow the rules on the assignment EXACTLY

Prepare a reference page The assignment contains an example Follow APA style exactly

Grading I will be very “picky” It will be easy to lose points If you want early feedback, make an appointment with me and bring in your draft I can do this over the phone (as long as you send me your draft, and then you look at it too) but not in writing

Due date Due by midnight, November 4 in Blackboard