APA (American Psychological Assn.) Bibliography & Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Plagiarism: Here is a link to an excellent discussion of plagiarism.
Plagiarism is the use of ideas or works created by another person with the intent of claiming those ideas or works as your own. Claiming another person’s work is highly unethical and can also be illegal. Plagiarism will not be tolerated in your assignments for this course. Penalties for plagiarism are listed in your course syllabus.
Forms of plagiarism include:
One of the best ways to avoid plagiarism is to read the original material in its entirety. Put it face down. In your own words, summarize what you have just read. If you are unsure whether or not your are plagiarizing material, bring the original material, and the summary that you have written, to your instructor for review. Please do this well in advance of the date for the assignment.
Bibliography Format
List your articles in alphabetical order by author's last name (see "FORMAT" below) and staple the "xeroxed" copies, in the same order, to this bibliography list.
(According to revised APA style, 1995):
Journal
Author's last name, first and middle initials. (Date). Title of Article. Name of Journal, volume number, page numbers.
Hughes, J.R. (1986). Genetics of smoking: A brief review. Behavior Therapy, 17, 335-345.
Note where to use periods, commas, and capitalization. Journal name is underlined or in italics. Do not use month, if given. DO NOT write "Volume 17"--rather 17, or "pages 335-345"--merely 335-345.
Book
Author's last name, first and middle initials. (Date). Title of Book. City of publication: Publisher, page number.
Hughes, J.R. (1985). Wellness and You. New York: Eastern Publishing, 13.
Internet
Online document:
Author, A. A. (2000). Title of work. Retrieved month day, year, from source.
Hughes, J.R. (1998). Stress and Me. Retrieved January, 14, 2000 from http://www.ucm.edu/biggins/course/detail.html.
Online periodical:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2000). Title of article. Title of Periodical, xx, xxxxxx. Retrieved month day, year, from source.
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