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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY VALUES
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY VISION
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY CHARGE
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
APA WRITING STYLE QUICK GUIDE
GUIDELINES FOR WRITING PAPERS
END OF COURSE SURVEY INFORMATION
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INFORMATION
IWU ADDRESS
Indiana Wesleyan University
1900 W. 50th St.
Marion, IN 46953
IWU CAPS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES PHONE NUMBERS
Departments/Sites
Phone Number
FAX Number
1-800-621-8667
CAPS
Student Services
Ext. 2359
1-765-677-2380
Academics
Ext. 2345
1-765-677-1464
Electives
Ext. 2343
1-765-677-1827
Textbook
Ext. 2854
1-765-677-2650
Distribution
Financial Aid
Ext. 2516
1-765-677-2030
1-800-521-1848
1-765-677-2767
Library
IWU WEB LINKS
IWU Catalog
APA Guide
Library
Electives
Regional Sites
http://www.indwes.edu/catalog/
http://www2.indwes.edu/OCLS/apa/APA6eGuide.pdf
http://www.indwes.edu/ocls
http://caps.indwes.edu/electives
http://caps.indwes.edu/locations
John C. Maxwell, & Elmore, T. (Ed.). Maxwell Leadership Bible, Second Edition ©
2002, 2007, Maxwell Motivation, Inc. Scripture taken from the New King James
Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights
reserved.
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INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to
changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY VALUES
The primary value for Indiana Wesleyan University is Christ likeness. The challenge to
follow Christ compels us to pursue a personal and professional lifestyle of:
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Commitment;
Leadership;
Service;
Stewardship;
Innovation;
Diversity.
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY VISION
We seek to be a premier university changing the world for Christ.
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY CHARGE
Indiana Wesleyan University will prepare each student to become a world changer. We
will accomplish this by drawing students into an integrated experience of intellectual
challenge, spiritual growth, and leadership development. Thus we will:
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call students to Christian character;
expect academic excellence;
equip them for success in their vocation;
mentor them for leadership; and
prepare them for service.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
Honesty and Cheating
Academic dishonesty is inconsistent with scholarship and the pursuit of knowledge and
Christian character. Thus, Indiana Wesleyan University expects students to be honest in
all academic work.
Coursework
Students are expected to exhibit honesty in the classroom, in homework and on quizzes
and tests. Each instructor should define what constitutes honest work in a specific course.
Any deviation from ordinary standards, such as the permitted use of notes for an
examination or an "open book" test, should be stated clearly by the instructor.
Cheating is defined as the use or attempted use of unauthorized materials or receiving
unauthorized assistance or communication during any academic exercise. Examples of
cheating include:
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Submitting work for academic evaluation that is not the student's own.
Copying answers from another student during an examination.
Using prepared notes or materials during an examination.
Permitting another student to copy one's work.
Plagiarism.
Falsification.
Other misrepresentations of academic achievement submitted for evaluation or a
grade.
Plagiarism is defined as "the false assumption of authorship; the wrongful act of taking
the product of another person's mind and presenting it as one's own" (A. Lindey, 2006,
Plagiarism and Originality). The Prentice Hall Reference Guide (2006) indicates, "To
plagiarize is to include someone else's writing, information, or idea in a paper and fail to
acknowledge what you took by indicating whose work it is" (p. 292). In other words, it is
not giving credit where credit is due. Plagiarism is both a moral and ethical offense and
sometimes a legal one.
Examples of plagiarism include:
1. Copying another person's actual words without the use of quotation marks, source
citation, or footnotes.
2. Presenting another person's ideas or theories in your own words without citing the
source.
3. Failing to acknowledge contribution and collaboration from others.
4. Using information that is not common knowledge without citing the source.
5. Submitting downloaded papers or parts of papers, "cutting and pasting," or
paraphrasing or copying information from Internet sources without proper
acknowledgement of a source. Sanctions
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It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of policies regulating academic
conduct including definitions of academic dishonesty, the possible sanctions, and the
appeals process.
Any undergraduate student apprehended and charged with cheating, including plagiarism,
during his or her college matriculation, shall receive the following discipline:
1. First incident of cheating: failure in paper, assignment, or exam.
2. Second incident of cheating: failure in the course involved.
3. Third incident of cheating: dismissal from the university.
A graduate student is expected to understand clearly the nature of cheating and is subject
to dismissal from the university for a single incident of academic dishonesty or cheating.
Incidents of cheating and/or plagiarism will be investigated and judged by the appropriate
graduate faculty.
Because the matter of cheating cumulatively leads to dismissal, faculty are required to
report each case to the appropriate university administrator who in turn reports the case to
the academic leader of the specific college/school. Unquestionable evidence must be in
hand before any action will be taken to confront and accuse a student of cheating.
A student who is not satisfied with the disciplinary action may follow the grievance and
appeal policies below.
Falsification of Academic Records or University Documents: Falsification of
academic records or documents includes but is not limited to altering any documents
affecting academic records; forging signatures; or falsifying information of an official
document such as a grade report, ID card, financial receipt, or any other official
university letter or communication. This includes information downloaded (printed) from
student information available via Web (online) services.
Unauthorized Access to Computerized Academic or Administrative Records or
Systems: Unauthorized access to computerized academic or administrative records or
systems means viewing or altering the university's computer records without
authorization; copying or modifying the university's computer programs or systems
without authorization; releasing or dispensing information gained through unauthorized
access; or interfering with the use or availability of computer systems information.
Students who are found to have falsified university documents or participated in
unauthorized access to computerized academic or administrative records or systems are
subject to dismissal from the university for a single incident. The university may consider
legal action for any individual found to have participated in these actions.
CAPS Catalog 2009-2010: Retrieved from http://www.indwes.edu/catalog/
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APA WRITING STYLE QUICK GUIDE
In Text Citation in APA (Publication of the American Psychological Assoc., 6e)
In Text Citations
Direct Quotes:
 When directly quoting a source (word for word), use quotation marks, and give the
author, year, and page numbers or paragraph number in parentheses:
Various scholars have noted, “the APA writing style is used primarily in the various
disciplines of the social sciences” (Smith & Jones, 2004, p.15).
NOTE:
If there is no author, then use the first few words of the title, the year, and pagination
or paragraph number (e.g. para. 10). The title words are capitalized and set off with
quotation marks for an article and italics for a book or web site. (“Fun with Writing ,”
2008, para. 10).
 Display a quotation of 40 or more words in a freestanding indented block of double
spaced lines. Omit the quotation marks. Start on a new line, and indent the block a half
inch from the left margin. If there are additional paragraphs with the quotation, indent the
first line of each an additional half inch. The entire quotation should be double-spaced.
The parenthetical information for citing is outside the punctuation of the block quote.
Example:
Ways to Display an In Text Citation:
Example: “The APA writing style is used predominately in the social sciences” (Smith &
Jones, 2004, p. 45).
Example: Smith and Jones (2004) stated that “the APA writing style is used predominately in
the social sciences” (p. 45).
NOTE:
If no author is listed for a cited work, use the first words of the title and the year per
above.
Paraphrasing:
 Paraphrasing is the complete restatement of the original idea in your own words.
 It is important when paraphrasing to completely restate the idea, concept or fact. There
are several ways to show an in text citation for a paraphrase:
Example: According to Smith and Jones (2004), the APA writing style is used predominately in
the fields that represent the social sciences.
Example: According to Smith and Jones in their 2004 work on APA, this style is used
predominately in the social sciences.
Example: APA writing style is used predominately in the fields that represent the social
sciences (Smith & Jones, 2004).
 The parenthetical phrase is considered part of the sentence. Note the 3rd example above.
In text Citations for Websites:
 In text citations for information from websites include the author and creation date, if
available.
 If there is no author listed, use the organization. When there is no author or organization,
use the first few words from the title and the date.
 If there is no date evident, use (n.d.).
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For a more complete discussion and examples, see the APA Style web page:
http://www.apastyle.org/learn/index.aspx
Bible and other Classical Works:
See http://www2.indwes.edu/OCLS/apa/APA6eGuide.pdf
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These are cited in text, but not in the References list unless you quote or paraphrase
commentary information that is not the actual scripture or text of the work (i.e. added
notes).
 Cite the Bible version, not necessarily the title of the book, e.g. New King James Version
not Leadership Bible. Spell it out, do not use an abbreviation.
 If you use the same version throughout, only give the version the first time used. After
that just give the scripture reference, e.g. (John 3:16).
Example: Paul implores Jesus’ followers to “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again:
Rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4, New International Version).
Personal Communications:
 Includes: email, phone calls, interviews, memos. Anything that is not archived.
 Not included in the References list.
 Only noted with an in text citation (Initial(s) Last name, personal communication, actual
date of communication).
Example: G. Howell (personal communication, January 8, 2010).
Example: (K. Schenck, personal communication, January 4, 2010).
Multiple Authors:
 For 1 author and 2 authors, use 1 or 2 names for the in text citation, e.g. (Smith & Jones,
2009); Smith and Jones (2009) concluded . . .
 For 3 to 5 authors, list all out the first time used. For subsequent in text citations, use first
author and et al., e.g. (Zeek, Smith, Frame, & Hubbard, 2010). The next time used it
would be (Zeek, et al., 2010, p. 345).
 For 6 or more authors, use first listed author, et al. (Markum, et al., 2008).
References
 It is a list of only the sources you actually cite or quote in the body of your paper.
 It is not a list of all sources you may have consulted in the research process.
 It is a separate listing at the end of your paper, which immediately follows the body of the
paper. [Note: use a page break in your word processor.]
 The first line of the citation starts on the left margin. Each following line is indented half
an inch. The whole page is double-spaced. (In word processing this is called a hanging
indent.)
 Titles of books, websites, titles of articles from journals/magazines are all in lower case
except the first word, first word after a colon and any proper nouns.
 Titles of books, websites, journal titles and volumes are in italics.
 Multiple authors:
1. For 1 author through 7 authors, list all in the order they appear in the source.
2. For more than 7, list the first 6 authors as they appear from the source, insert an
ellipse, add the last author listed from the source. Ex: Ferree, A., Walker, E., Smith,
M. J., Heintz, J., Crume, S., Dial, D., Rice, R. C., . . . Kind, J. L.
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Example:
References
Jones, M., Jr., & Smith, J. (1997). Using APA at IWU. Marion, IN: Triangle.
Moe, M. (1998). Useful research strategies. Marion, IN: Triangle.
Format for Books: (See APA 6e Guide for additional examples.)
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Last Name, Initial(s). (Copyright date). Title of book. City, State abbreviation: Publisher.
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Last Name, Initial(s), & Last Name, Initial(s). (copyright date). Title of book: The
subtitle. City, State abbreviation: Publisher.
[NOTE: always use city and state
postal code]
Example:
Title of book at Indiana Wesleyan University. (copyright date). City, State
abbreviation: Publisher.
Example: Last Name, Initial(s). (Copyright date). Title of electronic book [format]. Retrieved
from http://www.xxxx.xxx
[NOTE: for an ebook give the kind of format, e.g. Adobe DX version, Kindle DX version, Sony
DX version, NetLibrary version, etc.; do not give publisher info; give DOI number or
URL.]
Book Chapter:
 Use the author of the chapter, not the book.
 The author of the book and/or editor(s) are included after the title of the chapter.
Examples:
Jones, A. B. (2009). How to paraphrase in academic writing. In J. A. Lytle & J. Burns (Eds.),
Writing at the college level (pp. 19-41). Indianapolis, IN: Academia.
Blue, T. Z. (2008). Paraphrasing made easy. In J. A. Lytle (Ed.) Make sure you cite! (pp. 34-56).
Online Dictionary, Encyclopedia or Reference Book Article:
 Since these entries can sometimes change, it is best to include your retrieval date.
Examples:
Money market. (2010). In Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved January 8, 2010, from
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/389212/money-market
Plagiarism. (2010). In Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary. Retrieved from
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarism
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Format for Articles – From the Actual Magazine/Journal, Paper:
(See APA 6e Guide for more examples.)
 Last Name, Initial(s). (Date). Title of article. Journal/Magazine, Vol(iss), page numbers.
 Note that the journal title and volume number are both in italics. The issue number and
pages are not in italics.
 Use actual pagination whenever available, e.g., 39–46.
 Do not use p. or pp. unless citing a newspaper article.
 The issue number should be included, when available. It is in ( ), immediately following
the volume number, not italicized.
Example:
Jones, J. P. (2009). An expert APA writer: Learning the right way. Journal of APA Writing, 4(2),
34-40.
Format for Journal Articles – From the Internet with a DOI#:
 (document object identifier or unique “address“ for each article) (See APA 6e Guide for
more examples.)
 Always include the volume and issue number when available.
 Include page range of article, if available.
 The DOI may be found as a part of the database citation information, or it is on the first
page of the scanned article, or you can retrieve it at:
http://www.crossref.org/SimpleTextQuery/.
 Although DOI is an acronym and is normally capitalized, APA format does not capitalize
it. Place a colon immediately after the DOI with no spacing either side of the colon.
There is no punctuation at the end.
Example:
Czernkowski, R., Mladenovic, R. A., Cousins, C., Gibson, R., & Howitt, G. (2003). The impact
of leadership style on student learning in a first-year accounting course. Asian Review of
Accounting, 11(1), 48-68. doi:10.1108/eb060762
[Note: Article obtained from Emerald Insight database. It was available in full text.]
Format for Journal Articles – From the Internet with No DOI# (Library Database or
Publisher Site):
(See APA 6e Guide for more examples.)
 Follow the same format as for a print article.
 Additionally, include the publisher’s homepage for the journal. You can Google the
journal title; use the IWU database, Ullrich’s Periodical Directory; or contact OCLS.
Example:
Beil, C., & Knight, M. A. (2007). Understanding the gap between high school and college
writing. Assessment Update, 19(6), 6-8. Retrieved from
http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/
WileyTitle/productCd-AU,descCd-editorialBoard.html.
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Format for Magazine Articles -- no DOI:
 Include volume and issue if available.
 Include full date if a weekly, daily, or no volume & issue number, e.g. (2010, January 8)
 If obtained online, include the URL for the home page of magazine per above.
Example:
Serwer, A. (2008, November 24). The what-if scenario. Fortune, 158(10), 4.
Bartlett, B. (2010, January 8). How deficit hawks could derail the recovery. Forbes.com.
Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com
Format for Newspaper Articles:
 Precede page numbers for newspaper articles with p. or pp. depending on the number of
pages.
 If the article continues on subsequent pages, include all pages, separated with a comma,
e.g. A1, A11.
Example:
Pershing, B. (2010, January 8). Democrats in House weigh strategies for health reform.
Washington Post, p. A08.
Goodman, P. S. (2010, January 8). U.S. job losses in December dim hopes for quick upswing.
The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com
Format for Websites:
 If you are very sure the page will not change, then you do not have to include the
retrieval date. If at all unsure, include it.
 If you cannot find a date for the web site, always include a retrieval date.
 No date for the page is shown as: (n.d.). This is also used for the in text citation.
 If there is no author, the title of the page moves to the author position and the date
follows the title.
Example:
APA style. (2008). Retrieved December 9, 2008, from http://www.apastyle.org/
Wikipedia:
 Is not viewed as an academic source and cannot be counted as a required source.
 May help understand background information, but should not be used as a source for
college academic level writing.
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Other Kinds of Electronic Sources
Published dissertation accessed from a database:
Example:
Rauch, K. E. (2007). Servant leadership and team effectiveness: A study of industrial
manufacturing correlation (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from Dissertations &
Theses database. (AAT3320955)
Presentation slides:
Example:
Indiana Wesleyan University, Off Campus Library Services. (2008). Completing your UNV111
assignment: Easy as 1,2,3! [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from
http://www.indwes.edu/ocls/tutorials
Audio podcast:
Example:
Kind, J. (2008). Critical evaluation of internet web sites. Podcast retrieved from
http://www.indwes.edu/ocls/online/business/adm201.html
Other Aspects of APA:
For topics like seriation, headings, paper order, etc., please consult the longer APA 6e Guide,
available at http://www2.indwes.edu/OCLS/apa/APA6eGuide.pdf or contact OCLS. A good
resource for understanding how to set up the formatting for an APA paper on WORD 2007, is
available at: http://tinyurl.com/APAFormat2007 Keep in mind that this is a link to an external site
on YouTube and potentially could disappear from access at any time. But it gives good “video”
instructions of simple formatting for APA paper.
When in doubt how to cite, call/email Off Campus Library Services:
800-521-1848
http://www.indwes.edu/ocls/oclsform.html
Examples provided by Off Campus Library Services.
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GUIDELINES FOR WRITING PAPERS
These guidelines are intended to provide a consistent format that will make presentation
of papers throughout the courses of the APS program more manageable for both faculty
and students. While each class assignment will vary, with specific objectives and
specifications for length and depth, these general guidelines can be applied to all written
assignments.
Publication of the American Psychological Assoc., 6e is provided as a reference for
specific style questions, detailed information concerning the mechanics of writing, and
examples of reference citations. Please familiarize yourself with this manual. It might be
helpful to mark pages with attachable page notes for easy access to often used
information.
Content and Organization
Content and organization are the most critical elements of any written presentation.
Clarity, conciseness, and cohesion are cardinal principles to follow when writing a paper.
The following suggestions are provided to help APS students produce an effective written
project.
Begin with careful subject selection. In some classes, the subject of the paper will be
prescribed. In others, the choice will be left to the individual student or to the project
team. A topic that is of interest to the student and that can be adequately addressed within
the limits of the paper will result in the best final product.
Determine the purpose of the paper and prepare a statement expressing the main
theme. This will help guide the research process and keep the work on track.
Gather the information necessary to develop the project. Build a working
bibliography and take notes carefully.
Avoid plagiarism. “To plagiarize is to include someone else’s writing, information, or
idea in a paper and fail to acknowledge what you took by indicating whose work it is”
(CAPS Catalog, 2009).
Outlines are an important step between gathering the information and developing
conclusions for the final presentation. Keep in mind the method selected for developing
the ideas in the paper and the purpose of the paper (e.g.., to define, describe, classify, or
analyze). Strive for a logical flow of ideas.
Write a draft. Attempt to follow the outline, then revise, eliminate, or add to improve
the fluency and coherence of the paper.
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Finalize and proof carefully. Clarity, readability, quality content, effective organization
of ideas, and a good command of the English language are all critical to a professional
and academically acceptable paper.
Format of the Paper
The following format guidelines apply to any written assignment in the APS program
unless otherwise directed by the course facilitator.
Type element. See page 228 in the Publication of the American Psychological Assoc.,
6e, for the preferred typeface.
Spacing. The APA paper is all double spaced—no single spacing and no triple spacing.
Margins. Leave uniform margins of one inch on all sides of every page.
Pagination. See page 230 in the Publication of the American Psychological Assoc., 6e
Paragraphs and Indentations. Use paragraph indenting for each paragraph. Typically
the first tab setting will work well.
Title page. Title pages should accompany all papers submitted in APA writing style.
Include the following information:
 Title of the paper
 Your name
 Instructor with core group
 Name of course
 Date of submission
Clarity. Papers should be written in standard English, free of cliché, slang, or jargon.
Academic writing is characterized by third person. Most business reports are written in
third person. APA very rarely does allow for the use of first person. Use a personal, first
person pronoun when you as the author have been directly involved in the results that you
are discussing. An example might be: “I determined that the new program at my
workplace would be implemented in the new fiscal year.” Strive to write your papers in
third person.
Be consistent with the use of verbs. Use active voice rather than passive.
Corrections and Proofreading. Typographical errors are unacceptable. It is expected
that you, at a minimum, use the spell-check function of your word processor. Keep in
mind, however, that a spellchecker will not catch everything. Our English language
allows for a lot of words that are homonyms (e.g., to, too, two). If English grammar is
one of your weaknesses, then find/hire a proofreader for your written, submitted work.
PROOFREAD CAREFULLY.
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APA Paper Organization
The APA writing style has a specific ordering. Keep in mind that not all papers need all
these categories, but most papers should at minimum have a title page, text of paper, and
a References List. Here is the correct order for APA. See page 229-230 in the Publication
of the American Psychological Assoc., 6e.
Abstract (Optional, check with your instructor.). Some instructors may want an
abstract included. It immediately follows the title page. See page 25-27 for guidelines on
what to include and length.
Title page. There is a specific format for the title page in APA. You have an example
provided.
Text of paper. This is the part that you write. It will include original material from you,
the author, and in-text citations from materials you have either quoted or paraphrased
from other sources. The length of this part will usually be predetermined by the
assignment instructions.
References. A list of only those sources used in the text of your paper to paraphrase or
quote from directly can be included. It is started on a new page, with a title of References.
This list is alphabetized and double spaced, per instructions given to you in Publication
of the American Psychological Assoc., 6e, the APA 6e Guide, and instruction that you
may receive in class.
Tables. Tables are helpful in presenting quantitative data or other information that
enhances a project. They should be labeled and titled. Within the text of your paper, you
would direct the reader to the table section. See pages 128-150.
For example: According to data obtained from a personnel satisfaction survey 14% of the
staff said they were not satisfied in their work situation (see Table 1 in Tables section).
Tables that communicate the quantitative aspects of data are most effective when the data
are arranged so that the significance is obvious at a glance. After deciding what data to
present, but before constructing a table, you should consider that (a) rounded-off values
may display patterns and exceptions more clearly than precise values; (b) a reader can
compare numbers down a column more easily than across a row; (c) column and row
averages can provide a visual focus that allows the reader to inspect the data easily; and
(d) ample spacing between rows and columns can improve a table because white space
creates a perceptual order to the data. An author’s thoughtful preparation makes the
difference between a table that confuses and one that informs the reader.
Figures. Any type of illustration other than a table is called a “figure.” A figure may be a
chart, graph, photograph, drawing, or other depiction. Consider carefully whether to use a
figure. On the one hand, a well-prepared figure can convey the qualitative aspects of data
(such as comparisons, relationships, and structural or pictorial concepts) more efficiently
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than can text or tables. On the other hand, a figure is usually more time-consuming and
more expensive than text or tables to prepare and reproduce. See pages 150-167.
The standards for good figures are simplicity, clarity, and continuity. A good figure:
 augments rather than duplicates the text
 conveys only essential facts
 omits visually distracting detail
 is easy to read—its elements (type, lines, labels, etc.) are large enough to be read
with ease in the printed form
 is easy to understand—its purpose is readily apparent
 is consistent with and is prepared in the same style as similar figures in the same
article; that is, the lettering is of the same size and typeface, lines are of the same
weight, and so forth
 is carefully planned and prepared
Appendices. An appendix contains detailed information that, if included in the body of
the paper, would be cumbersome or distracting to the reader. Each appendix should begin
on a separate page, with the title centered and the text double-spaced. If there are multiple
appendices to be included with the paper, they should be identified as Appendix A,
Appendix B, and so on.
Editing Guidelines
You should look at three areas when editing: structure, style, and mechanics.
Structure: When editing for structure, you are concerned with relationships, space and
size. Check for:
 an overall pattern of organization or direction
 parts or divisions
 clear transitions between parts
 proportion of parts
 relationship between importance of idea and structure
 devices to indicate structure: headings, bullets, numbers, underlining, indentations,
spacing, and so on
Style: When editing for style, you are concerned with understanding (clarity), reducing
verbiage (conciseness), providing total information (completeness), and providing goodwill
(courtesy). Check for:
 sentence patterns
 sentence openings
 wordiness
 technicality of words for audience
 tone and level of formality of words
 sentence length
 word precision
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omitted words
Mechanics: When editing for mechanics, you are concerned with correctness. Check for:
 punctuation, both sufficient and accurate
 spelling
 pronoun agreement (case, number, person, type)
 verb agreement (tense, number)
 numbers (accuracy, word versus figure)
For additional help with APA, consult your Publication of the American Psychological
Assoc., 6th ed., and the APA 6e Guide, a separate handout available online for you to
download (http://www.indwes.edu/ocls/APA/APA6eGuide.pdf).
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END OF COURSE SURVEY INFORMATION
Effective July 1, 2010, End of Course Survey links are now on Blackboard. Look for the
End of Course Survey link under Courses & Organizations. As a backup, all students
should also receive an email for each survey through the IWU email account. Once the
survey is completed, the links will become inactive.
If you cannot view the link in Blackboard and did not receive an email, please email
kim.harris@indwes.edu using the IWU email account with the following information:
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Program and core group information (i.e. BSM 135, MBA 125, etc.)
Course information (i.e. ADM 201)
Faculty information (Name of faculty)
End date of the course (i.e. the last day of the course/final workshop)
Your feedback is valuable in promoting quality improvements in our curriculum and your
candid comments are welcomed by faculty. Thanks for taking the time to respond to the
End-of-Course Survey email.
In order to receive the End-of-Course Survey, it is essential that you set up and use
your IWU email account.
Can’t remember your email address or instructions on activation? Email
aps.student.services@indwes.edu for assistance.
Having trouble using this account? Contact the IT Help Desk at 800-621-8667
ext 2209 or 765-677-2209 or helpdesk@indwes.edu for assistance.
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PROJECT TEAM PEER EVALUATION
Course:________________________________
Date:_____________________
Use this form to evaluate each member of your project team including yourself. Place the names
of team members in the horizontal boxes and then in the vertical boxes immediately below the
team member name place a numerical value relating to the statement on the left-hand side of the
evaluation form (1 through 4, with 4 expressing that you strongly agree with the statement on the
side of the form).
The form is designed to help you and your teammates meet the expectations of the team as
defined in the Covenant of Expectations. It is extremely important that you seriously,
thoughtfully, and respectfully discuss the cumulative results of the evaluation within your group.
1 = Strongly Disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Agree
4 = Strongly Agree
Name of Project
Team Member
Preparation
Team member was well
prepared. Had completed
all research, reading, and
assignments
Attendance
Team member arrived on
time and stayed for
duration of the meeting
Participation
Team member actively
participated in meeting
and contributed to the
learning process
Interpersonal
Relations
Team member
maintained a positive and
productive relationship
with all team members
Between Meeting
Communication
Team member initiated
communication and
responded appropriately
Overall
Contribution
Score
Individual Questions for Reflection (please provide answers on the back of this form)
1. What are the most important concepts you have learned from the Project Team experience?
2. How will you use this learning to improve both personally and professionally?
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