Effective Writing I for Business Majors APA Citation We will begin on time. Until then, enjoy chatting with one another. Please make sure you can hear the music playing so you will be able to hear the seminar. Mary Barnette

HousekeepingHousekeeping Welcome to our second seminar (Week 4) for Effective Writing for Business Majors. Are there any issues you would like me to help you with before we begin?

Agenda for Seminar 1 Housekeeping Weekly assignments Reading Discussion Boards Seminar Quiz Office APA Citations

Why is Citation important?

The Importance of Citation The Internet has opened up a multitude of opportunities for people to “borrow” music, video and literature. But “copying” the works of others is not a new idea…specifically in the area of literature.

Why is plagiarism wrong?

The Importance of Citation Plagiarism takes its name from the Latin word “plagiarius”, which means “kidnapper”. (American Heritage Dictionary, 2000)

The Importance of Citation It is believed that this word was first used in this manner by the Roman poet Martial, who, in the first century AD, accused others of stealing his work for their own personal gain.

Why Do We Cite our Sources?

The Importance of Citation Citation rules provide scholars with a safe and accepted way of presenting research findings. They also provide you with a way to give credit where credit is due.

The Importance of Citation Citation illustrates your ability to support your original theories and ideas with evidence based in research. Citation also protects your hard work from theft by others.

The Importance of Citation Once you have created a document, it is protected by copyright which entitles you to certain protections under copyright law.

The Importance of Citation If someone decides to use your work in one of their writings, they must give YOU credit through proper citation. Have you ever had an idea used without your permission?

AcronymsAcronyms Now, let’s discuss the initials and what they mean…. Does anyone know the names for APA, MLA, AMA, ASA?

Why Do We Use APA at Kaplan?

What Am I Looking for When I Ask for APA Citations?

Title Page Separate from the rest of your paper, your title page should include the title, author name (YOU) and course information. Like your paper, it should be double spaced.

TerminologyTerminology A sample title page header essay titleauthor course information

ReferencesReferences Also separate from the rest of your paper, your reference page should include, in APA format, a list of all the resources used in the paper. It will be the very last page. This list is ALPHABETIZED!!

internal citation Internal Citation Internal citation refers to citation information placed inside the body, or text, of your essay.

Parenthetical Citation Parenthetical citation refers to the source and is enclosed in parentheses. parenthetical citation

Signal Phrase The signal phrase provides some information about your source outside of the citation reference. signal phrase

Reference page entry How Are Internal Citations and References Related? internal citation

Let’s Practice Here is some information. How would you do an internal citation? What parts will we need? “Citing sources is fairly easy if you just keep a good handbook close by.” Mary Barnette Writing Term Papers Is Easy Valley, Alabama 2009

Let’s Practice “Citing sources is fairly easy if you just keep a good handbook close by.” Mary Barnette Writing Term Papers Is Easy Valley, Alabama 2009 p. 21

Let’s Practice Answer According to Barnette (2009), “Citing sources is fairly easy if you just keep a good handbook close by” (p. 21). NOTE: If using electronic sources, no page number is used.

Let’s Practice Here is some information. How would you do a reference citation? What parts do we need? “Citing sources is fairly easy if you just keep a good handbook close by.” Mary Barnette Writing Term Papers Is Easy Valley, Alabama 2009 Writing Publishers

Let’s Practice on the Whiteboard “Many college students plagiarize without ever meaning to; they plagiarize because they do not know how to cite their sources.” Mary Barnette Quick Tips for Writing in College The College Writer Feb. 20, 2009 Volume 45 Issue 21

Let’s Practice Answer Here is some information. How would you do a reference citation? Barnette, M. (2009 February 20). Quick tips for writing in college. The College Writer, 45(21). Retrieved 19 Mar from Business Source Premier.

Parting Words… Concerning list order: Bass, M. (2005, October 23). The art of APA citation. Literature Today, 24, 138. Dennison, C. (2002). APA citation at its best. Chronicle of Writing, 19, 24. Entries should be listed in alphabetical order, by author’s last name.

Parting Words… Concerning punctuation: Bass, M. (2005). The art of APA citation. Literature Today, 24, 138. Dennison, C. (2002). APA citation at its best. Chronicle of Writing, 19, 24. Remember - Each information section is followed by a PERIOD, not a comma.

Congratulations!Congratulations! You are ready to go forth and cite your references! Does anyone have any questions? Please remember I am on AIM 24/7. When you have a problem, concern, or question, be sure to drop me an IM. I’ll see it faster than anything else.