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cite all ideas, concepts, text, data that are not your own if you make a statement, back it up with your own data or a reference all references cited in the text must be listed How to cite references? www.ePowerPoint.com
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single-author references by the surname of the author (followed by date of the publication in parenthesis) –... according to Hays (1994) –... population growth is one of the greatest environmental concerns facing future generations (Hays, 1994). How to cite references? www.ePowerPoint.com
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cite double-author references by the surnames of both authors (followed by date of the publication in parenthesis) –e.g. Simpson and Hays (1994) How to cite references? www.ePowerPoint.com
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cite more than double-author references by the surname of the first author followed by et al. and then the date of the publication –e.g. Pfirman, Simpson and Hays would be: –Pfirman et al. (1994) How to cite references? www.ePowerPoint.com
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list all references cited in the text in alphabetical order or according to the order they were cited in the paper. The forms of citations generally subscribe to one of the generally accepted citations systems, such as the Oxford, Harvard, MLA, American Sociological Association (ASA), American Psychological Association (APA. How to cite references? www.ePowerPoint.com
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Book: author(s), book title, publisher, year of publication, and page number(s) if appropriate. [ [ Journal: author(s), article title, journal title, year of publication, and page number(s). Conference:author'(s), year of publication, title of paper,title of conference proceedings, date of conference, location of conference, page numbers, place of publication, publisher of proceedings How to cite references? www.ePowerPoint.com
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Newspaper: author(s), article title, name of newspaper, section title and page number(s) if desired, date of publication. Web site: author(s), article and publication title where appropriate, as well as a URL, and a date when the site was accessed.URL Interview: name of interviewer, interview descriptor (ex. personal interview) and date of interview. How to cite references? www.ePowerPoint.com
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An Appendix contains information that is non- essential to understanding of the paper, but may present information that further clarifies a point without burdening the body of the presentation. An appendix is an optional part of the paper, and is only rarely found in published papers. How to write appendix? www.ePowerPoint.com
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Each Appendix should be identified by a Roman numeral in sequence, e.g., Appendix I, Appendix II, etc. Each appendix should contain different material. How to write appendix? www.ePowerPoint.com
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Some examples of material that might be put in an appendix (not an exhaustive list): raw data maps (foldout type especially) extra photographs explanation of formulas specialized computer programs for a particular procedure How to write appendix? www.ePowerPoint.com
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An acknowledgements page is generally included when writing a thesis, most often as a requirement for graduate school. You are basically thanking the people who helped you while completing your thesis. This could be anyone who aided you with your research, provided advice or helpful suggestions or just gave you much needed support through the process. Acknowledgements Page www.ePowerPoint.com
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1)Create a list of all the people who helped you with your thesis in any way. This might include professors, advisors, lab assistants, colleagues or supervisors. They may also be part of your personal connections, such as friends, family members or a partner. Acknowledgements Page www.ePowerPoint.com
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2) Narrow your list to the people you would like to include in the acknowledgements page. There may be people who played some small role in creating your thesis, but you may not feel the need to include them on the acknowledgements page. Acknowledgements Page www.ePowerPoint.com
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3) Write the acknowledgements paragraph that goes above the names of all the people you would like to thank. This is a short paragraph, but can contain many meaningful and sincere words. To start, you might use phrases such as, "I could not have completed this thesis without..." or "I am deeply grateful for all those who made it possible to...” Acknowledgements Page www.ePowerPoint.com
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4) Single out any key people you would like to thank on their own. For example, if your academic adviser stayed up with you several nights perfecting your thesis or went above and beyond her duty in some other way, you might add a paragraph starting with, "I would like to express a special thanks to...” Acknowledgements Page www.ePowerPoint.com
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5) Format your acknowledgements page. Type "Acknowledgements" at the top of the page. Skip a few lines. Include your paragraph and special thanks. List the rest of the people you would like to thank. Acknowledgements Page www.ePowerPoint.com
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