Periods
For in-text citations for quotes, the period should? (follow the brackets, come before the brackets, not be included?)
After the brackets.
EX:
...blah blah blah" (Thomas, 2022).
Your reference list should fall on which page?
The next blank page.
Short quotes require:
Quotation marks to start and end content. Followed by Author(s) last name(s), year of publication, and page or paragraph number within brackets.
Sentences require these to be independent clauses
Subject, Object (usually), Verb
A basic paragraph is made of
A topic sentence, supporting sentences, a concluding sentence. (With the first line indented)
For in-text citations for paraphrases the bracketed information should be:
As close to the idea that is being cited as possible.
A reference list requires a BLANK indent
Hanging indent
Long quotes require:
Block quote formatting. Whole quote offset, no quotation marks, bracketed citation after the period.
Sentences without all of the necessary components are called
Fragments.
Paragraphs which include quotes must:
End with a concluding sentence in your own words.
Periods come after full clauses. They shouldn't separate a citation from the content being cited. Yes or no?
Yes. If you separate your bracketed citation from the sentence it is being used for with a period it isn't properly cited.
Yes. You must confirm you are providing all of the information required for your specific citation.
How we know to transition from short quote formatting to block quote format
If the quote is 40 words or longer.
Quotes must be preceded by BLANK and followed by BLANK.
Paragraphs should only include content about:
one topic. If you start writing about another topic it is time to transition to the next paragraph.
For block quotes, the period appears after...
The last sentence. It is followed by a bracketed in-text citation.
Your citations list must be present...
Any time there is referenced content in your assignments. Your reference list must match the number of sources included in the text.
Your in-text citations require what information?
Author(s) last name(s), year, and page or paragraph number if a direct quote.
An effective sentence is:
Clear, concise, and precise.
The transition from one paragraph to another should be at the BLANK of the paragraph.
Beginning of the paragraph
Period placement is important because BLANK
It tells the reader what you are citing and ensures you are complying with APA style requirements.
Without proper formatting your citations are incorrect and at worst can be considered academic misconduct.
Proper quoting is important because BLANK
Appropriate sentence structure is important because BLANK
Sentences are the building blocks of the report. Effective sentences with correct APA in-text citations make strong sections and strong reports.
Effective paragraphs are important because BLANK
They form the base of your argument. If your paragraphs aren't clear your argument isn't clear.