Table of Contents
FORMAT YOUR RESEARCH PAPER USING APA STYLE
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General Guidelines for Page Layout
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Title Page
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Sample Title Page
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Abstract Page
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Setup of Second and Subsequent Pages
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Notes on Writing Style
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DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
IN-TEXT CITATIONS IN APA STYLE
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Examples of In-text Citations
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Using and Punctuating Quotations
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REFERENCES IN APA STYLE
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Basics
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Technicalities of Generating each Source Entry
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Final Formatting of your References
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References in APA Style – Sample of the Page
REFERENCES IN APA STYLE –EXAMPLES OF ENTRIES
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Book in Print or Online
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Part/Section in a Book – Print or Online
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Part/Section in a Periodical – Print
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Part/Section in a Periodical or Journal – Web, Database, or Portal 14
Part/Section in a Website
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Visual and Audio Media on the Web
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Social/Interactive Media – any format
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Make Notes Tutorials
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References
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FORMAT YOUR RESEARCH PAPER USING APA STYLE
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6 th ed.) provides the basis for formatting the
research paper, reports, and essay used commonly in Science related courses.
General Guidelines for Page Layout
Some of the guidelines are identical to those laid out in MLA style:
 Type on plain white bond paper (no coloured or patterned paper)
 Use 12 pt. pitch (size) Times New Roman font
 Use the same font throughout for titles and other headers as well as the main text
 The entire paper, including headings, all quotations, and References should be double line spaced
 Do not bold, or underline titles
 Indent the first line of new paragraphs; do not put extra line spaces between them
 Leave either one or two spaces after punctuation; be consistent throughout your work
 Set margins to 1 inch on all sides (except for the running head and page number)
Title Page
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The running head and page number appear on the title page and on each subsequent page on the
same line approximately 1.5 cm from the top of the page
On the title page ONLY, the words Running head: (followed by a colon) are included before the
shortened version of the essay title, which is written in all caps.
The running head is left-aligned; the page number is right-aligned
Type your report/essay title in upper and lowercase letters, horizontally centered in the upper half of
the title page below the header
APA recommends that your title be no more than 12 words in length and that it contain only essential
words with no abbreviations. If the essay title requires two or more lines, double-space between the
lines.
Under the title, type your name in upper and lower case, first name then last name.
*If your teacher instructs you to do so, include his/her name below.
Next, include the name of the educational institution (secondary school).
Sample Title Page
Running head: HITLER’S RISE
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Causes of the Rise of Adolf Hitler
Alec Smart
Running head with capitalized
short title on the left and page
number aligned with right margin.
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Title
Author and
school
(adapted from McGhie, 2012)
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Abstract Page
The second page is the Abstract for the paper. It is a brief (100
-150 words) comprehensive summary of the research paper.
HITLER’S RISE
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Abstract
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The title “Abstract” is centred on this page, doubleline-spaced below the header. Type the abstract as a
single paragraph in block format (without paragraph
indentation).
Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany as the result of a
series of factors and events that occurred in Germany during
the Great Depression. These factors included a disastrous
economic downturn in Germany . .
NOTE: The teacher may make this page optional. If so, then
page 2 will become your first page of text.
Setup of Second and Subsequent Pages
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The ‘body’ of your writing always begins on a new page. The running head—capitalized short version of
the essay title – appears on every page of the essay, left-aligned, while the page number appears on the
same line, right-aligned
HITLER’S RISE
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Horizontally centre the title.
Do not underline, bold or use all capital letters for
Causes of the Rise of Adolf Hitler
your title here.
The First World War had a devastating impact on Germany.
Every new paragraph is indented.
Millions of Germans lost their lives, the economy was in ruins,
Do not create extra lines between paragraphs.
and the people of the nation felt humiliated. Germans sought
Do not start a new page when you use a subheading.
Notes on Writing Style
 Do not use personal pronouns; (“I, me, we”) unless you are writing about a research study that
you did yourself. Then you can use “I” instead of “the researcher.”
 Do not address the reader as “you.” (“You will see …”)
 Although APA advises university authors to use different verb tenses in different parts of the
paper, high school students should write their APA papers consistently in either past verb tense
(jumped) or present perfect verb tense (have jumped)
 Do not use contractions. Use “do not” and “is not,” instead of “don’t” and “isn’t.”
 Never use slang, colloquialisms or text messaging forms (unless within a quotation).
 Refer to authors mentioned in your work by their last name or their first and last names.
 The date a resource was published is very important in APA style. If your source does not have
a date, it is often not a valid source
 You may find it useful to organize information using subheadings
(adapted from McGhie, 2012)
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DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
You MUST acknowledge the author(s) for any and all information you use in any report,
essay, or presentation that you do. The purpose of documentation is twofold: to give credit
where credit is due, and to allow your reader to track down your sources.
Every acknowledgement has TWO locations/parts.
1.
In-text Citation – acknowledgement of a source used, placed immediately at the point where it is
used – after a quotation or after a paraphrased section. The bare detail (most commonly author’s last
name and page of the quote or information) of the source is given in parentheses and it directs the
reader to the complete source entry which appears in the Works Cited.
2.
Works Cited, Works Consulted, or References – the list of sources used with complete publication
detail for each source. It begins on a separate page(s) at the end of your work. The first word(s) of
each citation is/are the words used in-text, placed in parentheses.
Works Cited – includes all works which you cited within your work (MLA style)
Works Consulted – includes works which you cited in your work and those you read, but didn’t
make direct use of in your work (MLA style)
References – includes all works which you cited in your work (APA style)
Your teacher will dictate which style is to be used for documentation. The two styles that are used
most commonly are those of the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American
Psychological Association (APA).
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IN-TEXT CITATIONS IN APA STYLE
The in-text citation reveals the source that was used right at the point where it was used. Typically, you
indicate the author’s last name and the date of publication, in parentheses, at that point.
Common knowledge means facts that you or anyone on the street would reasonable be expected to know. If
it is not common knowledge, cite it. Citations should be used in all middle paragraphs of a research paper.
You must cite words that are quoted directly (with quotation marks around them) AND ideas that you
paraphrased or learned from a source.
Examples of In-text citations:
 A basic citation consists of the author’s last name and the year of publication. If you are citing a direct
quotation, include the page number(s).
Hitler rose to power by “playing upon the psyche of the German people,
A psyche he understood well” (Taylor, 1965, p. 67).
 If you are making reference to an entire work, rather than a portion of it, you can use just the author’s
name and the year of publication.
Hitler’s rise to power was dependent on numerous social, political, and
economic factors (Taylor, 1965).
 If the author is named in the text leading up to the quotation or paraphrase, only the year is cited.
According to A.J.P. Taylor (1965), Hitler understood the psyche of the
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German people very well.
 If both the name of the author and the date are used in the signal phrase, parenthetical reference is not
essential, but APA does recommend that page number(s) be included.
In a 1990 article, Kershaw describes Hitler’s upbringing as
being a major factor in his fanaticism (p. 85).
 When the reference is to a work by two authors, cite both names each time the reference appears. Use the
ampersand (&) instead of the word “and.”
Hitler believed that pomp and pageantry were tools that could be used to lull
the German people into a submissive attitude (Kershaw & Bullock, 1985).
(adapted from McGhie, 2012)
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 Personal letters, telephone calls and other materials that cannot be retrieved are not listed in References
but are cited in the text.
Helga Grout (telephone conversation, May 2, 2010) confirmed .…
 In APA, in-text citations of paraphrases do not usually include a page number, but incorporate them if
your teacher/instructor requests that you do so.
Germany was in turmoil socially, economically and politically. It was
inevitable that a master manipulator like Hitler would seize power (Taylor,
1965, p. 32).
 To cite a web site, you should indicate it as such in your signal phrase, then give sufficient information so
that the material may be retrieved. Give the author, date of publication/revision and the paragraph
number(s), with para. in front of the number(s). Remember, web pages have authors!
Beutler’s web site (2004) shows that hitler spent much of his early years
consolidating power in his own hands as a stepping stone to dictatorship (para.5).
(adapted from McGhie, 2012)
Using and Punctuating Quotations
 A quotation is material that is copied word-for-word from the source (book, article, web page, database). The
material must always be quoted exactly as in the original. If an error is present in the original, include it as is, but
write (sic)—meaning “thus”-- in parentheses, beside it.
 All quotations require an in-text citation that includes the specific page number of the reference. The publication
date must also be included.
 Short quotations (fewer than 40 words) are incorporated into the essay and enclosed by double quotation marks (“).
They are introduced by a comma (,) unless they are a continuation of a body paragraph sentence. Then, correct
punctuation, or none at all, is used. If there is a quotation within a short quotation, enclose it with single (‘) quotation
marks. Double quotation marks go around the entire quotation. Put the citation information in parentheses then add
the end punctuation.
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It was at Munich, in the local beer hall, that Hitler addressed the crowd, stating, “’Germans
awake. It is time to take back our pride’” (Taylor, 1965, p. 80). The repercussions of . . .
End punctuation is placed
after the citation.
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Long quotations of 40 or more words are displayed in a double-spaced BLOCK of typewritten lines
with NO quotation marks. Indent each line by a single tab. If the source quote begins a new paragraph,
than one paragraph is comes from the original source, indent the first line of the next paragraph another 2
– 3 spaces.
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A long quotation is introduced by a colon (:) unless it forms a continuation of a body paragraph sentence.
The appropriate punctuation or none at all, is then used. (Remember: long quotations are double-linespaced, as is the entire essay.)
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If there is a quotation within a block quotation, enclose it in double quotation marks, although the quote
as a whole is not placed in (“”). Follow the quotation with the citation in parentheses, after the end
punctuation.
HITLER’S RISE
Block
quotation is
indented
5 spaces at left
margin
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The night Hitler came to power there was a surge of patriotism in the streets:
The streets of Berlin were thronged with masses of humanity. People from all across
the Reich came to the German capital to celebrate with their new leader Germany’s
new awakening.
Indent new
paragraphs
within the
quoted block
2–3 spaces.
“It was an amazing evening, filled with cheering and torch light parades
and music and marching soldiers.” said one reveler. This enthusiastic sentiment was
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shared by millions of people. (Taylor, 1965, p. 255)
-10- nature of the crowd’s enthusiasm, resulted
The personal charisma of Hitler, and the contagious
For a long
quotation
only,
punctuation is
placed before
the citation.
(adapted from McGhie, 2012)
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REFERENCES IN APA STYLE
Basics
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References always begin on a new page.
The References page is numbered and it includes the Running head at the top left corner of the page and
the page number flush against the right margin.
Type the word References in upper case and lower case letters, centred, at the top of the page. Do not
type the word in bold, italics, or use underlining or all capital letters.
Do not use subheadings on this page.
Double line space the entire References page. Do not include extra line spacing.
All sources should be listed alphabetically by the author’s last name, or first important word of the title.
All sources on the References page must have been referred to in the text of the paper and cited within
that text. Do not list extra sources on your References page that you have not specifically quoted or
paraphrased and documented in your paper.
Technicalities of Generating each Source Entry
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Each citation begins with the author’s last name if at all possible.
If any information is unavailable (ex. author), proceed to the next detail without it.
The second item of information in the entry will always be date information, regardless of
whether the first information is the author’s name or title information in the absence of an
author.
The first line of each entry should be flush with the left margin; second and subsequent lines
should be indented one-half inch or one ‘tab’ from the left margin.
Only the first word of the title and proper nouns (name nouns) need to be capitalized.
For cities in the U.S.A. provide the abbreviation for the state: New York, NY.
For cities in Canada, provide the abbreviation for the province: Toronto, ON
For all other locations give the city and the full name of the country: Paris, France
If you use a scholarly, academic, or peer-reviewed article from a database, provide the DOI
(Digital Object Identifier) number in your reference citation, instead of the URL. If the
article does not have a DOI number, you will then include the retrieval date and the URL.
You can find DOI numbers at http://www.crossref.org/guestquery/
Your teacher may require an Annotated References list. In this case a commentary that
informs the reader of the virtues or shortcomings of that source, is added below each
reference. The commentary begins on a new line, is double-line-spaced, and slightly
indented from the preceding line. The commentary should be concise and can be written in
sentence fragments.
(adapted from McGhie, 2012)
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From the moment you begin keeping notes, ALSO record the details of each source –
on paper, or in a computer document(s) – a working draft of your References list
and/or the individual note making pages/documents for each source. Later in the
process, you can format each entry, and the document as a whole, following the
guidelines.
See examples of format for individual entries on page ??
See below for how to format the page as a whole.
FINAL Formatting of your References
1.
‘Centre’ the title References at the top of the document.
2.
‘Highlight’ (or ‘select’) ALL text (left click and drag over content) – use ONE consistent
font style and size.
3. ‘Copy’ and ‘Paste’ items to move them into alphabetical order.
4. Be sure that each new entry starts at the margin, and second and subsequent lines of text
for each entry are indented by one ‘tab’.
5. Ensure that the document is uniformly double line spaced throughout.
6. University level: copy and paste your References page to the end of your assignment
document, so that it contains the assignment’s header and sequential page number(s).
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Sample Page – References in APA Style
References in APA Style – Sample of the Page
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References
Genealogy. (2012). In Merriam-Webster. Retrieved from
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genealogy
McAteer, A. (2011, May 23). Young, urban and worry-free:
Am I ready for a dog? The Globe and Mail, pp.D1, D2.
Negative Body Image. (2013). In Teen Health and Wellness. Rosen
Publishing Group, Inc. Retrieved from Teen Health and Wellness,
St. Augustine Secondary School, Brampton.
Nguyen-Rodriguez, S., J. B. Unger, & Spruijt-Metz, D.
(2010, April 23) Psychological Determinants of Emotional Eating
in Adolescence. PubMed Central. doi: 10.1080/10640260902848
Picu, C. (2013, February). Calculus and Vectors. [Course Information].
Grade 12 University Math. Brampton: St. Augustine Secondary.
Reid, M. (Ed.) (2011) 100 days that changed Canada. Toronto:
HarperCollins Publishers.
Shadeism. (2010). [Documentary Film]. Dir. Nayani Thiyagarajah.
Refuge Productions. Vimeo. Retrieved from http://vimeo.com/16210769
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References in APA Style – Examples of Entries
Book in Print or Online
Generic format:
Author, Initial(s). (Year of publication). Title (Edition, if given). Place of publication: Publisher.
Kind of Source
References Entry
In-Text Citation
One Author
George, C. (2004). What makes me Hindu? Farmington Hills, MI.:
(George, 2004)
KidHaven Press.
Two Authors
Garrett, R. I. & Farrant, R. (2003). Crossing over: one woman’s escape
from Amish life. New York: HarperCollins.
Three to Seven
Authors
Eight or more
Gavin, M., Dowshen, S. & Izenberg, N. (2004). Fit kids. Toronto:
Dorling Kindersley.
Mulvaney, S. A., Mudasiru, E., Schlundt, D. G., Baughman, C. L.,
authors
Fleming, M., VanderWoude . . . Rothman, R. (2008). Self-
(give names of the
management in Type 2 diabetes: The adolescent perspective.
first six, followed by
(Garrett & Farrant,
2003)
(Gavin Dowshen &
Izenberg, 2004)
(Mulvaney et al.,
2008, p. 22) *
New York: HarperCollins.
three ellipses and
then the last author’s
name.)
Book with
illustrations
Editor(s), no author
Tamaki, M. (2008). Skim (J. Tamaki, Illus.). Toronto: Groundwood
Books.
Reid, M. (Ed.) (2011) 100 days that changed Canada. Toronto:
HarperCollins Publishers.
Corporate Author
(Tamaki, 2008)
Ford Motor Company. (2009). Annual report 2009. Dearborn, MI:
(Reid, 2011, p.
153) *
(Ford, 2009)
Ford Motor Company.
Government
Ontario Ministry of Education. (2002). The Ontario curriculum, grades
Publication or
11 and 12: Interdisciplinary studies 2002. Toronto:
brochure/pamphlet
Queen’s Printer of Ontario
eBook, library
download, free site
Kelly, R. S. (2007). Computer addiction? A study of
(Ontario Ministry,
2002)
(Kelly, 2007)
computer dependency. Retrieved from http://
www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/html/index.asp
* if a quotation was used, be sure to add it’s page number to your in-text citation
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Part/Section in a Book – in Print or Online
Part/section = article, chapter, definition, document, diagram, image, map, graph …
Generic format:
Author, Initial(s). (Year of publication). Title of the part/section. In Title of book. (Volume, pages).
Place of publication (if available): Publisher and/or provider. Retrieved from URL (if online)
Kind of Source
References Entry
In-Text Citation
Unsigned
Petroleum. (2007). In S.P. Parker (Ed.), McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of
(Petroleum, 2007,
part/section in a
reference book –
Science and Technology. (Vol. 13, pp. 247-250). New York:
p. 247)
McGraw-Hill.
print
Signed part/section
in an anthology or an
edited book – print
Signed part/section
in a reference book –
online database
Tong, M. C. (2005). China’s one-child policy. In Y. L. Deng (Ed.),
(Tong, 2009, p.70)
China: the dragon rises (pp. 68-79). Ottawa: University of
Ottawa Press.
Freedman, M. R. (2004). Fad Diets. In D. C. S. James (Ed.), Nutrition
(Freedman, 2004)
and well-being A to Z (Vol. 1, pp. 203-206). New York: Macmillan
Reference USA. Retrieved from Gale Virtual Reference, St.
Augustine Secondary Secondary School.
Definition –
Genealogy. (2012). In Merriam-Webster. Retrieved from
dictionary on the web
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genealogy
Genealogy. (2002). In Merriam-Webster’s collegiate dictionary
Definition –
dictionary in print
(Genealogy, 2012)
(Genealogy, 2002)
(11th ed.). Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster.
*If a work credits an editor, their name should be listed right before the name of the work
(see first three examples on this page)
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Part/Section in a Periodical - Print
Part/section = article, chapter, review, document, diagram, image, map, graph …
Generic format:
Author, Initial(s). (Year, month date of publication). Title of part/section. Title of Periodical,
Volume(Issue), page(s). Place of publication (if available): Publisher/provider.
Kind of Source
References Entry
In-Text Citation
Signed article -
McAteer, A. (2011, May 23). Young, urban and worry-free:
(McAteer, 2011)
newspaper
Signed article -
Am I ready for a dog? The Globe and Mail, pp.D1, D2.
Folger, T. (2011, May). The planet boom. Discover, (5), 30-39.
33)
magazine
Unsigned article –
newspaper
(Folger, 2011, p.
Greek opposition rejects call for new austerity. (2011, May 23). The
(Greek Opposition)
Globe and Mail, F3.
Unsigned image –
Figure 1. Atom drawing. Adapted from “Building an
If you make
magazine
Atom Trap,” by M. Anderson, 2011, May, Popular
mention of the
Science, 5 p. 36. Copyright 2011 by Bonnier’s
image in your
Technology Group.
assignment , refer
to the it by its
The entry for this does not need to be included in the References list
figure number and
a brief description
Review of a book in a
newspaper
Maslin, J. (2011, April 14). The obituary writer has the upper hand
(Maslin, 2011)
[Review of the book The coffin of little hope, by T. Schaffert]. New
York Times, C1.
Letter to the editor in
a magazine
Walker, J. (2012, March 5). Bear market [Letter to the editor].
(Walker, 2012)
Macleans, 125(8), p. 6.
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Part/Section in a Periodical or Journal – Web, Database, or Portal
Part/section = article, diagram, document, image, map, graph …
doi = digital object identifier
Generic format:
Author, Initial(s). (Year, Month Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Periodical,
Volume (Issue), page-range. doi: xx-xxxxxxxxxx (if available) or Retrieved from URL or
Database name, Subscriber.
Kind of Source
References Entry
In-Text Citation
Signed article –
Urvashi Butalia. (2013, January) India’s elites have a ferocious sense of
(Uryashi, 2013)
periodical on the web
entitlement. New Internationalist, Retrieved from
http://newint.org/features/2013/01/01/india-elite-sense-ofentitlement/
Signed article
without doi –
periodical/journal in
Chaudhri, P. & Karim, R. (2012). Behavioral addictions: an overview.
(Chaudhri, 2012)
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 44(1), 5+. Retrieved from
Powersearch, St. Augustine Secondary, Brampton.
a subscription
database
Signed article with
doi – available
through a portal
Unsigned article –
database
Nguyen-Rodriguez, S., Unger, J. B. & Spruijt-Metz, D.
(2010, April 23) Psychological Determinants of Emotional Eating
(NguyenRodriguez, 2010)
in Adolescence. PubMed Central. doi: 10.1080/10640260902848
Negative Body Image. (2013). In Teen Health and Wellness. Rosen
Publishing Group, Inc. Retrieved from Teen Health and Wellness,
(Negative Body
Image, 2013)
St. Augustine Secondary School, Brampton.
Part/Section in a Website
Generic format:
Author, Initial(s)/Organization/Corporation. (Year, Month Date of publication). Title of part/section. Title of
Website, Retrieved from URL
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Visual and Audio Media on the Web
Part/section = image, figure, picture, photograph, comic, map, work of art, composition,
episode, segment, audio/sound or video recording, film, scenes from a film …
Generic format:
Author, Initial(s). (Date). Title of part/section. [Format]. Title of the body of work.
Pertinent credits (if useful). Retrieved from URL (or Database name, Subscriber)
Kind of Source
References Entry
In-Text Citation
Signed image – web
Rousseau, H. (1896). The ship in the storm [Painting]. Musee de
(Rousseau, 1986)
l'Orangerie, Paris. Retrieved from
http://www.uwm.edu/~wash/rousseau.jpg
Unsigned image –
subscription database
*Old Quebec City. (2011). [Photo]. Country Reports. Retrieved from
St. Augustine Secondary School.
Unsigned image – web
(Old Quebec,
2011)
Figure 2, Pie graph. Adapted from
when you make
“Employment Equity in the Public
mention of the
Service of Canada.” By the Treasury
image in your
Board of Canada Secretariat, 2010.
writing, refer to it
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
by its figure
Retrieved March 19, 2010 from http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/ reports-
number and a brief
rapports/ee/ 2008-2009 /ee05-eng.asp. Copyright 2010 by the Treasury
description of it
Board of Canada Secretariat.
The entry for this does not need to be included in the References list
Audio or video
recording – website
(radio, YouTube,
Wikis in Plain English. (2007, May 29). [Video]. Common Craft. Prod.
(Wikis, 2007)
Lee LeFever. YouTube. Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY
podcast ...)
Film – web
*Shadeism. (2010). [Documentary Film]. Dir. Nayani Thiyagarajah.
(Shadeism, 2010)
Refuge Productions. Vimeo. Retrieved from
http://vimeo.com/16210769
Video game or
computer software
Left 4 Dead 2. (2009). [Video game on CD]. Redwood City, CA:
Electronic Arts.
(Left 4 Dead 2,
2009)
* If author is not named, citation begins with Title of the part/section;
in that case [Format] should be placed after (Date).
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Social/Interactive Media – any format
Part/section – article, chapter, diagram, document, image, map, graph …
Generic format:
Author, Initial(s). (Year of publication). Title of media. [Format descriptor (if helpful)]. Title of
host organization/course/website/organization. Retrieved
from URL (if web)
Kind of Source
References Entry
In-Text Citation
Social networking
Hadfield, C. (2013, January 25). Istanbul. [Tweet]. Retrieved from
(Hadfield, 2013)
service ex.Twitter or
http://twitter.com/Cmdr_Hadfield/status/294807714998132736/
Facebook – with
photo/1
author
Blog entry
Tslam. (2013, Jan. 16). Way to Go [Web log message]. Burning
(Tslam, 2013)
Through Books. Retrieved from
http://staugbooks.blogspot.ca/2013/01/way-to-go.html
Personal
Personal communication is referred to within the text of your assignment
Build the name and
communication
but does not need to be included in your References list
credentials of the
(interview, email,
source your
phone conversation,
sentence.
class lecture ...)
Wiki entry – unsigned
Hip Hop Music. (2011, Jan. 29). Wikipedia. Retrieved from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_Hop_Music
Online tutorial or
virtual seminar
Credible Sources Count. (2008). [Tutorial]. Vaughn Memorial Library
Acadia University. Retrieved from
(Hip Hop Music,
2011)
(Credible Sources,
2008)
http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/webevaluation/
Conference paper
Gibson-Lawler, J. & Moore, K. (2011, March 29). Wikis, weeblies, and
web: Web 2.0, technology in learning. [Conference notes]. OLA
(Gibson-Lawler,
2011)
SuperConference. Toronto: Ontario Library Association.
Class or Conference
Notes/Handout(s)
Performance or live
presentation adapted
Picu, C. (2013, February). Calculus and Vectors. [Course Information].
(Picu, 2013)
Grade 12 University Math. Brampton: St. Augustine Secondary.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. (2010, May). [Performance]. St. Augustine
(Dr. Jekyll, 2010)
Drama Department.
St. Augustine Catholic Secondary School
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Make Notes Tutorial
Source in Print – APA style
___________________________. (_______). ______________________________. In________________________________
Author, Initial(s).
(Year).
Title of the article/part/section.
In Title of book.
(________________). ____________________________: ____________________________________.
(Volume, pages).
Page(s)
Place of publication (if available):
Publisher and/or provider.
Record main facts and ideas in jot notes; use quotation marks around exact words
Record new QUESTIONS, thoughts, and next steps:
What makes this source credible and valuable?
St. Augustine Catholic Secondary School
What connections (or disconnections) to other
sources can you think of?
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Make Notes Tutorial
Journal or Magazine Article – from Web or Database – APA style
_______________________. (______________________). ___________________________. ___________________________________,
Author, Initial(s).
(Year, Month Date of pub.). Title of article.
Title of Periodical,
________ (________), __________. doi: ___________________________________________________________________
Volume
Page(s)
(Issue),
page-range.
doi: xx-xxxxxxxxxx (if available) or Retrieved from URL or database name, subscriber
Record main facts and ideas in jot notes; use quotation marks around exact words
Record new QUESTIONS, thoughts, and next steps:
What makes this source credible and valuable?
St. Augustine Catholic Secondary School
What connections can you think of?
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References
APA Style. (2009). In OWL Purdue Online Writing Lab. Purdue University. Retrieved from
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/
Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting Policy Statements. (2011). Mississauga: Dufferin-Peel
Catholic District School Board, 2011.
McGhie, P. (2012). St. Joan of Arc Assignment Guide. Mississauga: Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers 7th Edition. (2009). New York: The Modern
Language Association of America.
Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation, and Reporting in Ontario Schools First Edition. (2010).
Toronto: Ontario Ministry of Education.
Research Success @ Your Library. (2010). Toronto: Toronto District School Board.
St. Augustine Catholic Secondary School
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