Common Core and APA Style
Useful websites and tools
“All who have meditated on the art of
governing mankind have been convinced
that the fate of empires depends on the
education of youth.” Aristotle
How Many Times Does C.C. Reference
Incorporating Research?
Useful Websites and Handouts
Helpful for APA Style!
http://www.write.armstrong.edu/handouts/APAstyle.pdf
Useful Handbook!
http://www.iirp.edu/pdf/APAFormat.pdf
Great Handout!
www.write.armstrong.edu/handouts/APAstyle.pdf
Excellent Examples!
http://library.uco.edu/instruction/APA6th.pdf
Thorough!
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/1/
Make Your Own!
Research
Paper
Survival
Guide
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Name
Topic
Reference #
Authors last name, Authors First name. “Article Name.”
Main
Source. Publication Date: Publication
Location. Copyright Date.
Pages. <Web
address> (if there is one).
Notes- The research that is interesting and that will help your paper answer the
question.
•“The world has 1 trillion people” (9).
•“The number of people with cars is 1 billion” (10).
•“The number of people with cats are 1 million” (11).
•“The number of people with dogs are 1.5 million” (12).
•“The world is in a recession” (13).
Summary- This will help you if you need to explain more on your topic. Also, you
wont have to re-read the article!
Overall, because of the state of the world’s spending on cars, dogs, and cats the
world is in a recession according to the author Sally Sue (9-13).
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Format of Reference
Type of Reference
Author of Story. "Title of Story."
Title of Book. Name of Editor.
Edition (if given). City of
Publication: Publisher, Year.
Page numbers.
ESSAY, POEM, or SHORT STORY (add URL last if it is
online)
Author of Article (if given).
"Article Title." Title of Book.
City of Publication: Publisher,
Year.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS and REFERENCE BOOKS (add
URL last if it is online)
Author. "Title of Article." Title of
Magazine Date: Page(s).
MAGAZINE ARTICLES (add URL last if it is online)
Author. "Title of Article." Name of
Newspaper Date, edition:
Page(s).
Author. "Title of Web Page." Title
of the Site. Editor. Date and/or
Version Number. Name of
Sponsoring Institution. Date of
Access <URL>.
"Title of Episode or Segment."
Title of Program or Series.
Credit (Performer, writer,
etc). Name of
Network. City
of Local Station (if any).
Broadcast Date.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES (add URL last if it is online)
WEB CITE
TELEVISION PROGRAMS or RADIO (add URL last if
it is online)
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Required
5 Reference Pages
1 Interview Reference
Web
Outline (include found research)
Developed Thesis
Written Rough Draft (15-20 pages or 15 paragraphs)
Peer edit- help with citations and work cited page format
Typed 2nd draft-with work cited
Personal Edit with 50 changes
Typed 3rd draft-with work cited
Teacher conference
Final draft-typed with title page & Typed work cited page
Final Work cited page- a list of all references used in ABC
order
Power point- 20 slides minimum
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Plagiarism-unauthorized use or imitation of words and
thoughts of another author and representing the work
as your own. Stealing one's own original work without
giving proper credit (Ditcionary.com).
EX: The world contains one trillion people.
Quoting and citing- an authorized use of words and
thoughts of another author and using it as your own
while giving proper credit to original author
(Dictionary.com).
EX: “The world contains one trillion people” (Smith 34).
Paraphrasing- gathering research and interpreting the
information into your own thoughts and words, while
giving credit to original author (Dictionary.com).
EX: The world is full of many religions and cultures, but
the population totals “one trillion” in total (Smith 34).21
Example of brainstorming a THESIS:
EX: television violence and children
ASK
1. Step One:
an interesting question:
EX: What are the effects of television violence on children?
ANSWER
2. Step Two:
question(use a complete sentence):
EX: Violence on television increases aggressive behavior in preschool
children.
EXPAND
3. Step Three:
with most important findings. Use the
word BECAUSE !!!
EX: Studies have shown that violence on television increases aggressive
behavior in preschool children because when researched, the
correlation with the violence they see encouraged them to
experience the violence in their own personal encounters.
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I. Introduction
A. Grabber-grab your readers attention with a
interesting statistic
B. Prompt definition
C. Thesis- Answer your question.
D. Transition into first main idea/body
paragraph / most important topic
II-VIII. Main Ideas #1-15 (at least)
1. Introduce Main Idea (#1-15)
A. Research Detail #1 (Cite).
1. research sub details (Cite).
2. Explain research
3. Paraphrase
B. Research Detail #2 (Cite).
1. research sub details (cite).
2. Explain research
3. Paraphrase
C. Research Detail #3 (Cite).
1. research sub details (Cite)
2. Explain research
3. Paraphrase
2. Transition into next paragraph(Main idea)
X. Conclusion-Do not introduce a new topic
A. Transition into closing remarksgive a summary of the position of the paper:
In Summary,
Overall ,
Above all,
quote or
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LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP
TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION
Similarity
also, in the same way, just as ... so too, likewise, similarly
Exception/Contrast
but, however, in spite of, on the one hand ... on the other
hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in
contrast, on the contrary, still, yet
Sequence/Order
first, second, third, next, then, finally
Time
after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier,
subsequently, then
Example
for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate
Emphasis
indeed, in fact, of course, truly
Place/Position
above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back,
nearby,
Cause and Effect
accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus
Additional Support or Evidence
additionally, again, also, as well, besides, equally important,
further, furthermore, in addition, moreover,
Conclusion/Summary
finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in the end, analysis, overall,
thus, to summarize, in sum, to sum up 25
Short Quote Format
The case against Tom Robinson becomes the most racist action
in the novel. Simply bringing a case based on coincidence and
suspicious testimony illustrates the depth of the prejudice
rooted in Maycomb. Had Tom been white, the case never
would have reached a jury. Tom, therefore, must stand trial for
no better reason than his skin simply radiates the wrong hue.
Atticus states to the jury: “This is just as simple as black and
White” (Smith 9). The corrupt white witnesses, Bob and
Mayella Ewell, have greater power in court than
the honest Tom Robinson. Yet, Tom’s life may end because of
the racism running rampant through the all-white jury.
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Partial Quote Format
The case against Tom Robinson becomes the most racist action
in the novel. Simply bringing a case based on coincidence and
suspicious testimony illustrates the depth of the prejudice
rooted in Maycomb. Had Tom been white, the case never
would have reached a jury. Tom, therefore, must stand trial for
no better reason than his skin simply radiates the wrong hue.
Atticus states to the jury: “This is…as simple as black and
White” (Smith 9). The corrupt white witnesses, Bob and
Mayella Ewell, have greater power in court than
the honest Tom Robinson. Yet, Tom’s life may end because of
the racism running rampant through the all-white jury.
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Partial Quote Format
The case against Tom Robinson becomes the most racist action
in the novel. Simply bringing a case based on coincidence and
suspicious testimony illustrates the depth of the prejudice
rooted in Maycomb. Had Tom been white, the case never
would have reached a jury. Tom, therefore, must stand trial for
no better reason than his skin simply radiates the wrong hue.
Atticus states to the jury: “This is [and could be] as simple as
black and white” (Smith 9). The corrupt white witness
Mayella Ewell has a greater power in court than
the honest Tom Robinson. Yet, Tom’s life may end because of
the racism running rampant through the all-white jury.
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Quote Within a Quote Format
The case against Tom Robinson becomes the most racist action
in the novel. Simply bringing a case based on coincidence and
suspicious testimony illustrates the depth of the prejudice
rooted in Maycomb. Had Tom been white, the case never
would have reached a jury. Tom, therefore, must stand trial for
no better reason than his skin simply radiates the wrong hue.
Mayella stated, “’This is as simple as black and white and can
be resolved’” (Smith 9). The corrupt white witness
Mayella Ewell has a greater power in court than
the honest Tom Robinson. Yet, Tom’s life may end because of
the racism running rampant through the all-white jury.
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Long Quote Format
The case against Tom Robinson becomes the most racist action
in the novel. Simply bringing a case based on coincidence and
suspicious testimony illustrates the depth of the prejudice
rooted in Maycomb. Had Tom been white, the case never
would have reached a jury. Tom, therefore, must stand trial for
no better reason than his skin simply radiates the wrong hue.
Atticus states to the jury:
This case is as simple as black and white.
The state has not produced one iota of
medical evidence to the effect that the crime
Tom Robinson is charged with ever took place.
It has relied instead upon the testimony of two witnesses
whose evidence has not only been
called into serious question on crossexamination, but has been flatly contradicted
by the defendant. (Smith 23)
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Typed
nd
2 Draft Example
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Font: Times
New Roman.
Size 12
Not Required.
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Weak, make a
statement
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*Typed Final Draft Example
Last Name 1
Student Name
English 12B
Don’t forget page
numbers on EVERY
Ms. Blaisdell
page
November 16, 2010
Research Rough Draft
I am using Times New Roman font to type
this paper. The size of the font is 12, and is the only
font size you can use when typing in Times New
Roman. “Use only Times New Roman, and
size 12 font to type your research paper” (Blaisdell 1).
Also, please double space so you can edit.
By double spacing, you can write in the lines between
And make your paper great! According to Ms.
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