APA—American Psychological Association
Step 1
Confirm the Documentation Style
Step 2
Collect Source Information
1 Page
Identifying Information for APA
Step 3
Always Show Where Ideas Come From
6 Pages
Paraphrasing / 1. Read the Text
Paraphrasing / 2. Identify the Main Points
Paraphrasing / 3. Rewrite in Your Own Words
Paraphrasing / Summary and Tips
Direct quoting / 1. Determine the Length of the Text
Direct quotation / 2. Helping It Fit into a Sentence
Step 4
Cite Your Sources
5 Pages
Citation for Different Types of Documents
Book or e-Book / In-text Citation
Book or e-Book / Reference List
Book or e-Book / Citation and Referencing
Book or e-Book / Punctuation
Step 5
Format Your Document
2 Pages
Format Your Document / Title, Second, and Third Pages
Format Your Document / List of References
Test Your Knowledge
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Format Your Document
APA—American Psychological Association
Step 5Format Your Document
Finally, format your text to the specifications of the documentation style guide you are following.
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