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REFERENCES:
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- The reference section is placed after the body of the paper. Start
this section on a separate page.
- This section includes sources from which you obtained information
that was used in the body of the paper.
- The word References should be centered at the top of
the page exactly like the other section headings.
- References should be in alphabetical order by author's last
name and double-spaced.
- The first line of each reference should be flush left and then
the following lines of the same reference are indented 5 spaces.
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SAMPLE:
Effects of Exercise 16
References
Breniere, Y. (2003). Strategy of velocity modulation. Journal
of Motor Development,
35, 215-221. Retrieved October 14,
2003, from PsycInfo
database.
Griffin, S. (1993). A Chorus of stones: A private
life of war. New York:
Doubleday.
Kenyon, J. (1993). Constance: Poems. St.
Paul, MN: Graywolf.
Kintch, W., & Van Dijk, T. A. (1978). Toward
a model of text
comprehension and
production. Psychological Review, 30,
363-398.
Morris, G., & McKee, K. (2003). Environmental
education for
at-risk students
[Abstract]. Educational Research
Abstracts, 25, 131.
Smith, H. & Kline P. (1990). Classroom management.
Camden, NJ: Prentice
Hall.
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General Forms of a Reference |
Periodical:
(Items published on a regular basis such as journals, magazines, scholarly newsletters, etc.)
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of
publication). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume
number(issue number), page numbers.
Example:
Fouad, N. A., Whitman, C. R., & Shaler, M. O. (2001).
Career development at the high school level.
Journal of Career Development, 30(2), 80-95.
Nonperiodical:
(Items published separately
such as books, reports, brochures, manuals, etc. )
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work. Location:
Publisher.
Example:
VanDiver, B. B. (1990). Roadside geology of
Pennsylvania. Jackson, MT: Mountain Press.
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General Forms of a Reference |
Online Periodical / Library Databases:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of
publication). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume
number(issue number), page numbers. Retrieved
month, day, year, from source.
Example:
Fouad, N. A. (2001). Career development. Journal of
Career Development, 30(2), 80-95. Retrieved
September 21, 2003, from PsycInfo database.
Online Document / Website:
Author, A. A. (Date of publication). Title of work. Retrieved
month, day, year, from source.
Example:
Walsh, B. R. (2003). The effects of aids on family
members. Retrieved November 8, 2003, from
http://cdc.gov
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Periodicals |
Abstract, Print:
Morris, G., & McKee, K. (2003). Environmental education for
at-risk students [Abstract]. Educational Research
Abstracts, 25, 131.
Abstract, Electronic:
Viadero, D. (2003). Plans to alter standards set off alarms.
Education Week, 22, 1-14. Abstract retrieved
October 6, 2003, from EBSCO database.
Journal Article, Print - One to Six Authors:
Jones, E. N. (2001). Dealing with difficult behavior in the
classroom. Journal of Counseling and Development,
10(2) , 410-435.
Journal Article, Print - More Than Six Authors:
McMillion, R., Luther, F., Lee, C., Swartz, M., Cohen, D., Miller,
F., et al. (2003). Television, gender, and labor in the
global city. Journal of Communication, 53(2), 496-550.
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Periodicals (continued) |
Journal Article, Electronic - Based on a Print Source:
Marsh, H., & Kleitman, S. (2003). School athletic participation
[Electronic version]. Journal of Sport & Exercise
Psychology, 25(2), 205-221.
Journal Article, Electronic - Internet-Only Journal:
Munoz, C., & Stoddard, J. L. (2003). Treatment is not enough.
Prevention & Treatment, 6, Article 10. Retrieved
October 6, 2003, from http://journals.apa.org/
prevention/volume6/pre00600.html
Article, Electronic - Retrieved From FirstSearch Database:
Breniere, Y. (2003). The plight of the rainforest. Environmental
Ethics, 35(2), 215-221. Retrieved October 14, 2003,
from
ATLAReligion database.
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Periodicals (continued) |
Article, Electronic - Retrieved from EBSCO Database:
Brainard, J. (2002). Pratt institute faces environmental fines.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, 23, 4-9. Retrieved
October 16, 2005, from EBSCO database.
Article, Electronic - Retrieved From JSTOR Database:
McClurg, D. (2003, December). Social networks and political
participation. Political Research, 56(2), 449-464.
Retrieved October 2, 2005, from JSTOR database.
Magazine Article:
Johnson, P. (2003, March). Living on the edge. National
Geographic, 3, 80-92.
Newsletter Article - Internet-Only:
Dublin, M. N. & Norris, F. S. (1995, March). Confrontation
between ranchers and environmentalists.
Environmental News, 3, 7-8. Retrieved from http://
www.environmentalnews.org/subscribe/newsletters.html
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Periodicals (continued) |
Newspaper Article:
(Precede page numbers for newspaper articles with p. or pp.)
Newton, G. (1995, December 16). Technology breakthrough
means faster service. The New York Times, pp. C3, C5.
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Books, Book Chapters, Brochures |
Book - Entire Book :
Smith, H., & Kline, P. (1990). Classroom management.
Camden, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Book - Revised Edition:
Weston, H. (1991). Research in the classroom (Rev. ed.).
Camden, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Book - Edited:
Lest, B., & Manley, R. (Eds.). (1990). Psychology.
Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown.
Book - No Author:
Illustrated atlas of the world. (<--- Book Title) (2000). Chicago, IL: Rand
McNally.
Chapter / Article in a Book:
Clark, K. (1999). Heroic materialism.(<-Chapter Title) In P. L. Norris &
F. D. Hancock, Civilization (<-Book Title) (pp. 320-345). Camden,
NJ: Prentice Hall.
Brochure - Corporate Author:
Pennsylvania Counseling Association. (2000). Attention Deficit
Disorder. [Brochure]. Philadelphia, PA: Author.
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Other Electronic Media |
Multipage Document by Private Organization (no date)
Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education. (n.d.). The
professional needs assessment for PCEE. Retrieved
November 20, 2001, from http://www.pcee.org
Internet Document - Stand-Alone (no author or date)
GVU's 8th WWW user survery.(<-- Title of Document) (n.d.). Retrieved
August 8, 2000, from http://www.cc.gatech.edu/gvu/
user_surverys/survery-1997-10/
Internet Document - University Program or Department Web Site:
Hachey, A. C., Tsuei L., & Black, J. B. (2001). Fostering
mental-model thinking during design. Retrieved
February 2, 2002, from Columbia University, Institute
for Learning Technologies Web site: http://www.ilt.
columbia.edu/publications/papers/hacheytsueiblack.
html
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Technical & Research Reports |
Report Available from ERIC:
Ruskey, A., & Wilke, R. (1994). Promoting environmental
education (Report No. NCRTL-RR-43-2). Rock
Spring, GA: North American Association for
Environmental Education. (ERIC Document
Reproduction Service No. ED458232)
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For reference examples not listed here,
a copy of the APA Publication Manual is available in
The Learning Center.
Further information can be found at:
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Components of a Research Paper | General Requirements
Title Page | Abstract | Body of the Paper | Headings
Capitalization and Spacing | Guidelines for Unbiased Language
Commonly Misspelled or Misused Words | Citations
Quotations | APA Style Resources
Updated:
March 8, 2007
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