Citing Sources Assignment & APA Formatting

  • Module Week Six Overview:- The module content acts as a "reserve resource" for the next speech, not necessarily required to be consumed entirely at once.- Citing Sources Assignment:- Purpose: To turn in five possible sources for the informative speech assignment.- Components & Points: 1. Submission of APA References Page to Canvas (10 points): * This is a practice assignment. Students receive full points for submission, even if incorrect. * The instructor will provide corrections/feedback for improvement before the outline submission. 2. Citing Sources Out Loud in Class (10 points): * Also a practice component, full points awarded. * Corrections will be provided to ensure correct citation for the actual speech. * Total points for assignment is 20.- Motivation: Designed to encourage early research and allow for correction of mistakes in a low-stakes environment.- Deadline: All components (submission and in-class citation) must be completed by Wednesday, October 1st.- Streamlining Workload: Sources practiced for this assignment can directly be used for the informative speech.- Official APA References Page Structure and Formatting:- Title: * Must be "References" (bolded and centered). * NOT "Works Cited" (which is for MLA) or "My Research". * No name, date, or class time in the top right-hand corner.- Order: * Alphabetical order by author's last name.- Spacing: * Double-spaced throughout the entire page.- Indentation: * Hanging Indent: The first line of each reference is left-justified, and every subsequent line underneath it is tabbed over one. This creates a neat and clean appearance.- Author Format: * Last name, comma, first initial, period (e.g., "Bader, L."). * Only use last names and first initials; full first names should not be used. * This format is used to decrease bias (e.g., sexism) by not revealing the author's gender.- Article Title Capitalization: * Only the first word of the article title is capitalized. * Subsequent words are lowercase, unless they are: * A proper noun. * The first word after a colon. * Example: "Progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery in cancer patients" (only "Progressive" is capitalized). * Example (after colon): "Progressive relaxation training: A manual for helping professions" (the "A" after the colon is capitalized).- Journal Title/Volume/Issue/Page Numbers: * Journal title (e.g., "General psychiatry") is italicized. * Volume number (italicized), issue number (in parenthesis, not italicized), followed by page numbers.- DOI (Data Object Identifier): * Definition: A unique alphanumeric string that identifies content and provides a persistent link to its location on the internet. * Usage Rule: Include the DOI if it is available for your research. If it is not present, do not include it. * Analogy: Like Parmesan cheese with a pizza delivery – use it if it's provided, don't feel like you missed out if it's not and it's not present while doing research.- Resources for Correct APA Formatting:- EBSCO Discovery: While it can provide citations, it is often not 100\% accurate. Always proofread EBSCO-generated citations for correct APA style (e.g., checking for all caps, proper capitalization, and hanging indents).- Module Link: The module contains a link to the official APA site for reference.- Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab): A well-known and helpful website (from Purdue University) for citation guidance and checking sources.