APA Advanced: preparing for FSEHS Final Review using APA 2007 Style Guide

1. APA Advanced: preparing for FSEHS Final Review (using APA 2007 Style Guide)

2. FSEHS Resources Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) APA help / tutorials: http://www.nova.edu/library/dils/lessons/apa/index.htm http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/arc (Academic Resources) http://www.apastyle.org/ http://blog.apastyle.org/ 

3. Disable Auto-Formatting in Word Before you type a word: Go to Format Lines and Page Breaks Uncheck first 4 boxes It is OK to turn off Widow/Orphan control.

5. Margins

8. Pagination Use roman numerals in first section for Acknowledgments, Abstract, and TOC – at bottom in the middle of the page

9. Pagination in Body of Paper Page numbers go inupper right-hand corner Use a section break todivide the paper into sections to change from romannumerals at bottom to numbers in upper right

10. Pagination in Word 2007 Page numbers go inupper right-hand corner Use a section break todivide the paper into sections to change from romannumerals at bottom to numbers in upper right

11. Abstract page is single-spaced

12. Table of Contents Do NOT use a row of periods in the TOC!Need to use a “dot leader”. How to Set Up Tabs and Dots for TOC:http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/arc/word/tochowto.doc

14. Headings --APA (6th ed.) , p. 62

17. Formatting definitions Definition of Terms For the purposes of this study, the following terms are defined. Information literacy. This phrase refers to a set of standards approved by … Outcomes. For the purposes of this applied dissertation, outcome refers to …. Assessment. This term refers to …

18. Appendices Must have correct margins andall pages in appendices must be numbered Each appendix must have an individual cover page Do not include any appendices that are not mentioned in the text Do not include IRB information If there is only one appendix, just use Appendix, not Appendix A

22. In Grade 1, the students …

23. In Grade 1, the students… In first grade, the students…  butIn 12th grade, the students …

24. In Grade 1, the students … In first grade, the students…  butIn 12th grade, the students … (Note: Do NOT use superscript -- 12th grade)

25. In Grade 1, the students … In first grade, the students…  butIn 12th grade, the students … (Note: Do NOT use superscript -- 12th grade) Twelfth grade presents….

26. In Grade 1, the students … In first grade, the students…  butIn 12th grade, the students … (Note: Do NOT use superscript -- 12th grade) Twelfth grade presents…. The first-grade students … (hyphenated compound adjective APA, p. 91) but The 12th-grade students 

28. Compound-Adjectives Role playing High anxiety Seventh grade  Role-playing technique High-anxiety situations Seventh-grade students

29. Commas Between independent clauses: Jane went to school, but Dick stayed home.

30. Commas Between independent clauses: Jane went to school, but Dick stayed home. Series of three or more Jane, Dick, and Harry argued about money.

31. Commas Between independent clauses: Jane went to school, but Dick stayed home. Series of three or more Jane, Dick, and Harry argued about money. Nonessential or nonrestictive clauses Direct TV, which is available in south Florida, offers some nice features.

32. Commas Between independent clauses: Jane went to school, but Dick stayed home. Series of three or more Jane, Dick, and Harry argued about money. Nonessential or nonrestictive clauses Direct TV, which is available in south Florida, offers some nice features.

33. Seriation Numbered lists – separate paragraphs Lowercase letters – within paragraph or sentence Bulleted lists – separate paragraphs Bulleted lists – within paragraphs or sentence

34. Formatting research questions Method The methodology of this applied dissertation followed the following three steps: 1. The sample and participants were identified. …. 2. Assessment measures were selected…. 3. Implementation took place over a period of one school year….

35. The ACRL Information Literacy Comprehensive Standards address the ability of students (a) to determine the nature and extent of the information need, (b) to access information efficiently and accurately, and (c) to evaluate information critically. Seriation in paragraph

36. The ACRL Information Literacy Comprehensive Standards address the ability of students (a) to determine the nature and extent of the information need, (b) to access information efficiently and accurately, and (c) to evaluate information critically. Seriation in paragraph

37. Formatting research questions Research Questions The purpose of this applied dissertation was…. The following three questions were addressed: What does the literature reveal about the most effective methods for …? To what degree are the effectiveness of the library training being…?

38. Slang vs Key or Linguistic Term The students felt “slammed” by the email. The term school media specialist is defined in this study to include only librarians with MLS degrees and state certification. The letter b was used to …

40. Statistical Abbreviations and Symbols Italicize letters used as statistical symbols: f – frequency Mdn – median n – number in a subsample N – number in a sample p – probability P – percentage, percentile t – computed value for t test Symbols for vectors and matrices are bolded. V, ?

41. Capitalizing Proper Names of School/ University Departments and Courses Department of Education, Valparaiso University Doctoral Studies Orientation 8000 Educational Assessment 101

42. Capitalizing Proper Names of School/ University Departments and Courses Department of Education, Valparaiso University Doctoral Studies Orientation 8000 Educational Assessment 101 but an education department a doctoral orientation an educational assessment course

43. Other Proper Names In the third week, the class will be…but In Week 3, the class will be … In the second chapter, read the section …but In Chapter 2, read the section on ….

44. Only One Space after Most Punctuation Between initials in citation in reference list Brown, J. D. (2003, March 8). Periods at the end of a sentence: (Fischler style guide) Students’ scores improved. The study demonstrated that …Exceptions Internal periods in abbreviations i.e., e.g., 9 a.m., U.S.A. 

45. Podcast and Blog Justice, K. (Producer). (2009, July 15). Providing reference services in a school media center [Video podcast]. Retrieved from http://www.slis.sjsu.edu

46. In-Press Article and Advance Online Publication

47. Magazines, Newsletters, and Newspapers: Formatted Differently Than Journals Kandel, E. R., & Squire, L. R. (2000, November 10). Neuroscience: Breaking down scientific barriers. Science, 20, 1113-1120.

48. Magazines, Newsletters, and Newspapers: Formatted Differently Than Journals Kandel, E. R., & Squire, L. R. (2000, November 10). Neuroscience: Breaking down scientific barriers. Science, 20, 1113-1120. The new health-care lexicon. (1993, Spring). Copy Editor, 4, 1-2.

49. Magazines, Newsletters, and Newspapers: Formatted Differently Than Journals Kandel, E. R., & Squire, L. R. (2000, November 10). Neuroscience: Breaking down scientific barriers. Science, 20, 1113-1120. The new health-care lexicon. (1993, Spring). Copy Editor, 4, 1-2. New drug appears to sharply cut risk of death from heart failure. (1993, July 15). The Washington Post, p. A12.

50. Online Newspaper Citation:“Give the URL of the home page when the online version of the article is available by search to avoid nonworking URLs” (APA, 2009, p. 201) .

51. Archival Documents Discontinued journals, monographs, dissertations, or papers not formally published. If you cannot easily locate it through primary publishing channels, give the home or entry page URL for online archives such as ERIC and JSTOR.

52. Limited Circulation Book from ERIC Database Mead, J. V. (Ed.). (2002). Citation analysis: Investigating the quality of doctoral reference lists. East Lansing, MI: National Center for Research on Teacher Learning. (ED346082)

53. Technical and Research Reports Meade, R. (2002). Looking at old photographs: Investigating the teacher tales that novice teachers bring with them (Report No. NCRTL-RR-92-4). Retrieved from National Center on Research for Teacher Learning website: http://ncrtl.ed.gov/2002/pubs/ncrtl-rr-92.html

54. APA example of ERIC ED citation – Report no.

55. Data Sets U.S. Department of Education, Institution of Education Sciences, National Center for Educational Statistics. (2008). Profiles of undergraduates in U.S. postsecondary institutions [Data file]. Retrieved from http://nces.ed .gov/globallocator/col_info _popup.asp?ID=136215

56. Software NVivo 8 -- proper name of standard softwared is only referenced in text.

57. Measurement Instrument

58. Ahah! What about using citation software?

59. Citation Tool Example from a Newsletter Education and Early Childhood Education; New education and early childhood education study findings have been published by scientists at University of Pretoria. (2010, July). Education Letter,50.  Retrieved July 4, 2010, from ProQuest Education Journals. (Document ID: 2069532701).

60. Problems with Citation Education and Early Childhood Education; New education and early childhood education study findings have been published by scientists at University of Pretoria. (2010, July). Education Letter,50.  Retrieved July 4, 2010, from ProQuest Education Journals. (Document ID: 2069532701). NOTE: Anonymous should have been listed as author.

61. Corrected Newsletter Citation Anonymous. (2010, July). Education and early childhood education: New education and early childhood education study findings have been published by scientists at University of Pretoria. Education Letter, 50.  Retrieved from

62. Citation Tool Example of a Nongovernment Report Macomber, J., Isaacs, J., Kent, A., & Vericker, T. (2010). Public expenditures on children through 2008: Key facts Brookings Institution Press. 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-797-6000; Fax: 202-797-6004; e-mail: webmaster@brookings.edu; Web site: http://www.brookings.edu. Retrieved from http://www.brookings.edu/

63. Problems with Report Citation Macomber, J., Isaacs, J., Kent, A., & Vericker, T. (2010). Public expenditures on children through 2008: Key facts Brookings Institution Press. 1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-797-6000; Fax: 202-797-6004; e-mail: webmaster@brookings.edu; Web site: http://www.brookings.edu. Retrieved from http://www.brookings.edu/

64. Corrected Report Citation Macomber, J., Isaacs, J., Kent, A., & Vericker, T. (2010). Public expenditures on children through 2008: Key facts. Retrieved from the Brookings Institution Press website: http://www.brookings.edu/

65. Citation Tool Example from a Online Government Report Puma, M., Bell, S., Cook, R., Heid, C., Shapiro, G., Broene, P., Jenkins, F., Fletcher, P., Quinn, L., Friedman, J., Ciarico, J., Rohacek, M., Adams, G., & Spier, E. (2010). Head start impact study. final report. executive summary Administration for Children & Families. US Department of Health and Human Services, 380 L'Enfant Promenade SW, Washington, DC 20447. Web site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/. Retrieved from www.csa.com

66. Problems with Report Citation Puma, M., Bell, S., Cook, R., Heid, C., Shapiro, G., Broene, P., Jenkins, F., Fletcher, P., Quinn, L., Friedman, J., Ciarico, J., Rohacek, M., Adams, G., & Spier, E. (2010). Head start impact study. final report. executive summary Administration for Children & Families. US Department of Health and Human Services, 380 L'Enfant Promenade SW, Washington, DC 20447. Web site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/. Retrieved from www.csa.com

67. Corrected Report Citation Puma, M., Bell, S., Cook, R., Heid, C., Shapiro, G., Broene, P., … Spier, E. (2010). Head Start impact study: Final report, executive summary. Retrieved from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov

68. Citation Tool Example from a Unpublished Conference Paper Keyser, D. (2010). A comparative analysis of student learning with a collaborative computer simulation of the cardiopulmonary system Retrieved from www.csa.com

69. Problems with Conference Citation Keyser, D. (2010). A comparative analysis of student learning with a collaborative computer simulation of the cardiopulmonary system Retrieved from www.csa.com

70. Corrected Conference Citation Keyser, D. (2010). A comparative analysis of student learning with a collaborative computer simulation of the cardiopulmonary system. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO. Retrieved from the ERIC database. (ED509520)

71. No Short Cut for Learning the APA Rules

72. https://www.nova.edu/common-lib/ISI/ http://www.nova.edu/library/dils/tutorials/endnote/ EndNote X2

73. Recommendation:Hire an Editor for Final Review

74. Considerations for Selecting an Editor: The university does not assume responsibility for a student's contractual agreement with a private editor or typist or for the quality of the editor's or typist's work. Fully communicate with editor about the services included, turn-around time, and costs. Don’t send your only copy of manuscript to the editor.