APA 7th ed. Student Helpfulness Guide PDF

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APA 7th edition Formatting Checklist The submission clearly identifies all material that is paraphrased, quoted, or of uncommon knowledge to its source. • References must provide correct and thorough information for the reader to verify the source material. • In-text citations include all APA elements (author, date, page/paragraph when required) • The reference list must be double-spaced and alphabetized, using hanging indention, and consistent APA formatting application. • All sources should include a corresponding in-text citation / All in-text citations should include a corresponding source.

Example of references with in-text citations: 1)

Learning resource book:

Dick, W., Carey, L., & Carey, J. (2015). The systematic design of instruction (8th ed.) [Vitalsource learning resource]. https://wgu.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781323022566/cfi/6/16!/4/2@0:0

Corresponding in-text citation: (Dick et al., 2015) 2) Learning resource article:

Wilson, D. (2007). The Luther legacy. History Today, 57(5), p.39. https://lrps.wgu.edu/provision/8537463

Corresponding in-text citation: (Wilson, 2007) If the author is not given:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020, March 4). Outbreak of Listeria infections linked to hard-boiled eggs. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/eggs-12-19/index.html

Corresponding in-text citation: (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020) 3) Government Documents:

Hoachlander, E. G., Sikora, A. C., Horn, L., & Carroll, C. D. (2003). Community college students: Goals, academic preparation, and outcomes (NCES 2003-164). National Center for Education Statistics website: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2003/2003164.pdf

Corresponding in-text citation: (Hoachlander et al., 2003) PowerPoint Information: ****Note: For PowerPoint Presentation: the reference list should be on the final slide, with corresponding in-text citations included on the presenting slide or the presenter notes.

WGU Writing Center online resources: • • • •

APA Checklist…single page launching point to citation examples APA Appendix…general overview of APA formatting and citation WGU Writing Center APA Open Door Session Sign-Up… Click on the day/time you are interested in to be directed to registering. Common APA Errors … A proofreading tool

APA 6th ed. and APA 7th ed. formatting will be accepted as competent - through March 31, 2021. Only APA 7th ed. formatting will be accepted as competent - April 1st, 2021 or later....