An Exercise in Apa Formatting
Paper- Quoting and Paraphrasing APA Style
Stephen Webster
Abstract
The following activity serves as an exercise in the application of APA style formatting for direct quotations and paraphrases. Following three examples of each, the manuscript flows into a brief evaluation of the resources retrieved from the NCU library, along with an assessment of the reference materials used to research APA style formatting. Finally, the steps taken to research the correct citation formats for the integrated quotes and paraphrases are outlined.
Activity 1: Paper- Quoting and Paraphrasing APA Style Few would argue against the importance of and need for rules regulating the format of scholarly writing. This exercise in the application of APA style formatting for direct quotations and paraphrases is followed by a brief evaluation of the resources retrieved from the NCU library. Some key features of APA style utilized in this exercise include design of a title page, and properly formatted page headers. Inclusion of an abstract, properly utilized section headings, and properly formatted in-text citations are other important APA features used. Despite NCU’s acceptance of single spacing for works included in the references section, this exercise recognizes and incorporates the APA rules of double spacing. Included below is an assessment of the reference materials used to research APA style formatting. Lastly, an outline of the steps taken to research the correct citation formats for the integrated quotes and paraphrases is offered.
Quotations and Paraphrases Direct Quotes. Jaros (2010) asserts that “as markets become ever more global, deregulated, and competitive, strategic adaptability, which often translates into the implementation of new goals and change initiatives, is becoming a requirement for many organizations” (p. 79). Kotter (as cited in Jaros, 2010, p. 79) asserts that “managers who can get their subordinates to commit to new goals, programs,
Stephen Webster
Abstract
The following activity serves as an exercise in the application of APA style formatting for direct quotations and paraphrases. Following three examples of each, the manuscript flows into a brief evaluation of the resources retrieved from the NCU library, along with an assessment of the reference materials used to research APA style formatting. Finally, the steps taken to research the correct citation formats for the integrated quotes and paraphrases are outlined.
Activity 1: Paper- Quoting and Paraphrasing APA Style Few would argue against the importance of and need for rules regulating the format of scholarly writing. This exercise in the application of APA style formatting for direct quotations and paraphrases is followed by a brief evaluation of the resources retrieved from the NCU library. Some key features of APA style utilized in this exercise include design of a title page, and properly formatted page headers. Inclusion of an abstract, properly utilized section headings, and properly formatted in-text citations are other important APA features used. Despite NCU’s acceptance of single spacing for works included in the references section, this exercise recognizes and incorporates the APA rules of double spacing. Included below is an assessment of the reference materials used to research APA style formatting. Lastly, an outline of the steps taken to research the correct citation formats for the integrated quotes and paraphrases is offered.
Quotations and Paraphrases Direct Quotes. Jaros (2010) asserts that “as markets become ever more global, deregulated, and competitive, strategic adaptability, which often translates into the implementation of new goals and change initiatives, is becoming a requirement for many organizations” (p. 79). Kotter (as cited in Jaros, 2010, p. 79) asserts that “managers who can get their subordinates to commit to new goals, programs,
References: American Psychological Association (APA) (2010) Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. 6th ed. Washington, DC: Author. Jaros, S. (2010). Commitment to Organizational Change: A Critical Review. Journal of Change Management, 10(1), 79-108.doi:10.1080/14697010903549457 Mages, W.K. (2009). Everything you always wanted to know about APA format but were afraid to ask [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from http://gseacademic.harvard.edu/~instruct/articulate/apa_mod/APA_Intro/player.html Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL) (2010). APA formatting and style guide. Retrieved from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/1/