1. Citing Sources: APA Style
Citations are notes and references used to show the source of ideas, research, or anything that are not their original work. These notes can be made in the main body of the work, as in (in-text citations), at the end of each page (footnotes), or at the end of each chapter(endnotes).  Sources are also cited typically at the end of a work in either a"works cited" "bibiliography" or  "references" section. Citations are important because they allow authors to build on one another’s work without either intentionally or inadvertently plagiarizing someone else’s writing or ideas.   

2. The American Psychological Association (A. P. A
The American Psychological Association (A.P.A.) citation style is the most commonly used format for papers in Social Sciences!

3. Who Should Use APA Style:
APA describes rules for the preparation of docs. in the Business, Nursing and Social Sciences fields of study. This includes: Pychology, Sociology, Linguistics, Economics, Criminology, etc.

4. Why Use APA Style?
makes it easier for readers to understand a text & allows them to focus on the ideas by providing a familiar structure they can follow.
establishes your credibility in the field by demonstrating an awareness of your audience & the needs of fellow researchers.

6. APA Formatting: Reference List Basics
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7. APA Writing Style Requires:
Attention to paper layout & word choice!
Paper layout includes Page Margins, Headings & Visuals
Basic Components of an APA paper include: Title Page, Abstract & Reference Page

8. APA Regulates: APA Language Should be: Clear Concise Plain Stylistics
In Text-Citations
References
Avoid Fluff!

9. Literature Review: uses Title Page, Intro. & List of References!
If your Paper Fits neither format …
Literature Review: uses Title Page, Intro. & List of References!
Experimental Report: describes experimental research & uses Title Page, Abstract, Intro., Methods, Results & Discussion, References, Appendices, Tables & Figures!

10. Use: General A.P.A. Format Consult with Instructor, &
Consult the A.P.A. Manual!

11. Example of How To Cite Using Owl@Purdue Website:
Contributors' names (Last edited date). Title of resource. Retrieved from address for OWL resource
Angeli, E., Wagner, J., Lawrick, E., Moore, K., Anderson, M., Soderlund, L., & Brizee, A. (2010, May 5). General format. Retrieved from

12. Use Owl Purdue Online Writing Lab:

13. Your Teachers May use: You should use it to:
To check your work for integrity!
You should use it to: