Learning and Information Services Quick Guide to the APA Referencing Style Updated August 2014 What is referencing? Scan this code to go to the full version http://r.chester.ac.uk/?mcf38 Help with Referencing Referencing is a system used in assignments to indicate where evidence, ideas, theories, facts, or any other information was found. You should provide enough information for anyone reading your work to be able to find your sources. References follow the basic structure of Author/s. (Date). Title. with additional information depending on the item. • This leaflet contains examples of the most commonly referenced resources. A comprehensive guide (which explains how to reference some of the more unusual formats such as art works) is available from University of Chester library helpdesks, for use within the library, and is also available online. Why is referencing important? • The Referencing section on the Portal contains links to online guides and a Moodle module, which includes guidance on what should be referenced, academic malpractice and online videos on how to find the information needed to create a reference. You can access the Referencing section on portal via Finding Information on the LIS Portal pages. • Study Skills (part of Student Support and Guidance) run referencing sessions, drop-in help, or individual appointments. For information contact - [email protected] Referencing indicates which sources you have used in your work and, by acknowledging your sources, helps you to avoid academic malpractice. Penalties for academic malpractice range from a written warning to exclusion from the university. What is the APA referencing style? APA is the main referencing style used at the University of Chester. Some Faculties or Departments use variations on the APA referencing style, so please check with them to see if their requirements vary from these guidelines. In-text citation You should make a note in the text of the work you are referencing by citing the author and date. You can do this in three ways: • In 2014, evidence by Smith and Jones argued that… • It has been argued (Smith & Jones, 2014) that… • Smith and Jones (2014) argued that… In-text citation List of References Book In 2012, Winchcombe and Winchcombe argued that … Winchcombe, J., & Winchcombe, M. (2012). Creative writing for English students. (2nd ed.). London, United Kingdom: London University Press. E-book from Library Search or Library Catalogue This point has been repeatedly stressed (Roberts & White, 2013) … Roberts, I. L., & White, F. (2013). SPSS for students . Retrieved from http://www.dawsonera.com You will need to find the homepage of the e-book collection Chapter in an Edited Book (Hultum, 2012) … Hultum, S. M. (2012). The ankle. In F. H. Smith (Ed.), The human body (pp. 12-19). London, United Kingdom: London University Press. Print Journal Article McKay (2010) stated that … McKay, I. (2010). Strategic management in the UK government. Business Management Today, 9(4), 35-42. Electronic Journal Article Martin (2007) confirmed that … Martin, G. (2007). Designing a poster campaign. Modern Graphic Design, 12(4), 7-17. http://dx.doi.org/15.2386.1848.4595 This was disputed in 2001 by Welch … Welch, E. (2001). Designing student posters. Graphics Today, 16, 5-6. Retrieved from http://www.graphicstoday.com Many journal articles now have a doi (digital object identifier) which should be used. If a doi is not available, use the URL of the journal homepage Document from a Website The Department for Education (2013) … Department for Education. (2013). Key Stage 3 changes. Retrieved from http://www. education.gov.uk/ks3changes (Smith, 2013) Smith, H. J. (2013). Student finance 2013. Retrieved from Department for Education website: http://www.education.gov.uk/finance2013 When referencing documents from websites, you do not need to repeat the publisher if the publisher and the author are the same. Do not underline website urls. The colour coding is for illustrative purposes only. Your references should be in black. List of References The List of References appears at the end of your assignment and should be arranged aphabetically. It contains all the works referenced in your assignment. APA uses double-line spacing with a hanging indent for its List of References. Ellis, T. H. (1974). Recollections of a sheep farmer. London, United Kingdom: Macmillan. Ellis, T. H., Harris, T. C., & Brown, A. (1967). The encyclopaedia of sheep. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. Ellis, V. (1999). Does every family have a black sheep? Family Law Today, 14(6), 58-79. http://dx.doi.org/18.2000.1982-8241 Jones, I. (2006). Sheep breeding. Retrieved from Department for Agriculture website: http://www.sheeplopedia.com/sheepbreeding
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