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What is APA?
APA format is a standard set of conventions/rules for formatting. It contains detailed instructions for in-text citation reference
references lists, pagination, margins, subheadings, running heads, etc.
When do I use APA format?
APA format is expected for all Junior and Senior level English courses and the Middletown High School Senior Project.
Where can I get more help with APA format?
Teacher
Librarian
Online:http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
What are the general guidelines for APA formatted papers at Middletown High School?
Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides.
You should use 10-12 pt. Times New Roman font or a similar font.
Include a page header at the top of every page.
Your essay should include three major sections: the Title Page, Main Body, and References.
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). (2009). APA
formatting and style guide. Retrieved 14, December,
2009
from
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
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Citing Sources in APA: Explanation and Practice
What is the Basic Format for Writing a Citation for a Book?
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.
What is a relevant example of how I would use this format?
Fitzgerald, F.S. (2004). The great gatsby. New York: Scribner.
Where would this information go in my paper?
References Page, which follows on the page after the conclusion of your essay.
How would I cite this source in my paper?
(Fitzgerald, 2004, p.34-39)
Why does this matter to me?
Senior Project
English 11 Essay
English 12
How do I create an APA citation and in-text citation for the novel I am using for my English 11 paper?
Record the necessary information from your novel.
Author:Year of Publication:Title:City of Publication:
Publisher:
How Do I Cite a Class Handout?
Ask your teacher for the original source for that class handout. Create the appropriate citation for your references pag
and the in-text citation for within your paper.
How to ask your teacher for this information (please have the desired handout in your possession):
after class
after school
by e-mail
Write the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn novel information in APA citation format for your references page.
____________________________________________________________________________________
(Hit Tab)______________________________________________________________________________
How would you cite it in your essay?
In-text Citation: (__________, ___________, p. ___________)
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What is the Basic Format for Creating a Citation for a Piece in an Anthology?
Article or Chapter in an Edited BookAuthor, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year of publication). Title of chapter. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book
(pages of chapter). Location: Publisher.
What is a relevant example of how I would use this format?
Historical Background, Supporting Material, or Author Studies
Applebee, A.N. (Eds.), et. al. (2002). Author study: Langston Hughes. The Language of Literature (920-923).Evanston, IL.: McDougal Littel.
Literary Works
Hughes, L. (2002). The weary blues. In Applebee, A.N., et. al. (Eds.), The Language of Literature (927).Evanston, IL.: McDougal Littel.
Where would this information go in my paper?
References Page, which follows on the page after the conclusion of your essay.
How would I cite this source in my paper?
(Applebee, et.al., 2002, p. 933) (Hughes, 2002, p.921)
How do I create an APA citation and in-text citation for the Anthology I am using for my English 11 paper?Record the necessary information from your novel.
Editor(s) of Anthology:
Author of Selected Piece (if available):
Year of Publication:
Title of Work/Chapter within Anthology:
Title of Anthology:
City of Publication:
Publisher:
What is the Basic Format for Writing a Citation from an Electronic Source/Website?
Literary Works
Write the information from The Autobiography of Mark Twain in APA citation format for your references page.
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(Hit Tab)______________________________________________________________________________
How would you cite it in your essay?
In-text Citation: (__________, ___________, p. ___________)
Historical Background, Supporting Material, or Author Studies
Write the information from the Author Study: Mark Twain in APA citation format for your references page.
____________________________________________________________________________________
(Hit Tab)______________________________________________________________________________
How would you cite it in your essay?
In-text Citation: (__________, ___________, p. ___________)
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Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://Web address
No author? (If your electronic source does not have a specific authorit MUST be from WebPathExpress in Destin
Organization. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://Web address
What is a relevant example of how/when I would use this format?
Where would this information go in my paper?
References Page, which follows on the page after the conclusion of your essay.
How would I cite this source in my paper?
(Biblio Inc., 2009, para. 1)
How do I create an APA citation and in-text citation for the electronic source I am using for my English 11 paper?Record the necessary information from your novel.
Author:
Date of Publication:
Title of Document:
Retrieval Date:
Web Address:
Write the APA citation for the above website for your references page.____________________________________________________________________________________
(Hit Tab)______________________________________________________________________________
In-text Citation: (__________, ___________, para. ___________)
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What is the Basic Format for Writing a Citation from an Online Database?
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article.Publication/Journal, Edition(Volume), 121-125.
What is a relevant example of how I would use this format?
Where would the citation information go in my paper?
References Page, which follows on the page after the conclusion of your essay.
How would I cite this source in my paper?
(__________, __________, para. __________)
How do I create an APA citation and in-text citation for the database I am using for my English 11 paper?Record the necessary information from your novel.
Author:
Date of Publication:
Title of Article:
Publication/Journal:
Edition/Volume:
Page Numbers:
Write your information in APA citation format.____________________________________________________________________________________
(Hit Tab)______________________________________________________________________________
In-text Citation: (__________, ___________, para. __________)
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Key:
Book:Twain, M.T. (1997).Adventures of huckleberry finn. Mineola, NY: Dover Thrift Editions.
(Twain, 1997, p. 35)
Literature Book:
Historical Background, Supporting Material, or Author Studies
Applebee, A.N., et. al. (Eds.). (2002). Author study: Mark Twain. The Language of Literature. Evanston, Il.:
McDougal Littel.
(Applebee, et.al., 2002, p. 654)
Literary Works
Twain, M.T. (2002). From the autobiography of Mark Twain. In Applebee, A.N., et. al. (Eds.), The Language of
Literature. Evanston, Il.: McDougal Littel.
(Hughes, 2002, p.659)
Electronic Source:
Biblio Inc. (2009). Mark Twain biography & notes. Retrieved fromhttp://www.biblio.com/author_biographies/2009219/Mark_Twain.html
Database Source:
http://www.biblio.com/author_biographies/2009219/Mark_Twain.htmlhttp://www.biblio.com/author_biographies/2009219/Mark_Twain.html