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APA Style 7th edition links

7th edition grammar and style guidelines for APA
"APA Style provides a foundation for effective scholarly communication because it helps writers present their ideas in a clear, concise, and inclusive manner. When style works best, ideas flow logically, sources are credited appropriately, and papers are organized predictably. People are described using language that affirms their worth and dignity. Authors plan for ethical compliance and report critical details of their research protocol to allow readers to evaluate findings and other researchers to potentially replicate the studies. Tables and figures present information in an engaging, readable manner."
7th edition reference examples
"More than 100 reference examples and their corresponding in-text citations are presented in the Publication Manual. Examples of the most common kinds of works that writers cite are provided on this page for your ease of use. Note that print and electronic works have the same foundation; look for the type of work (e.g., journal article, webpage) to determine the format to follow."
Paraphrasing in 7th ed. APA style
"When you paraphrase, cite the original work using either the narrative or parenthetical citation format.
Although it is not required to provide a page or paragraph number in the citation, you may include one (in addition to the author and year) when it would help interested readers locate the relevant passage within a long or complex work (e.g., a book)."
Paraphrasing is covered in Sections 8.23 and 8.24 of the APA Publication Manual, Seventh Edition
Tables and Figures in 7th edition APA
"A table usually shows numerical values (e.g., means and standard deviations) and/or textual information (e.g., lists of stimulus words, responses from participants) arranged in columns and rows. A figure may be a chart, graph, photograph, drawing, plot, infographic, or any other illustration that is not a table.
The goal of any table or figure is to help readers understand your work. The best tables and figures are also attractive and accessible to all users. The APA Style guidelines for tables and figures help ensure your visual displays are formatted clearly and consistently, thus contributing to the goal of effective communication."
APA Style Blog (Great for odd questions you may have)
"The APA Style Blog is the official *companion* to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition. ... including reference citations of every sort, grammar and usage, the publication process, and social media." [website]

Citation Help page at SAU

SAU Citation Help Page

How to obtain Materials through Interlibrary Loan at SAU

Syncing google scholar to your SAU google account

Required Reading Articles (Katrina Okerstrom-Jezewski)

A Scholarly Article from a Psychology databases

Here is an example(below and linked) of a 'single-study' research article (not a review article). Learn to identify what an experiment article looks like.

Contents should include:

Abstract
Method
Participants
Measures (a scale/test/measure of some sort, but not always)
Data Analysis
Results
Discussion

Rockafellow, B. D., & Saules, K. K. (2006). Substance use by college students: The role of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation for athletic involvement. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 20(3), 279-287. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0893-164X.20.3.279
AN EXAMPLE OF A SINGLE STUDY RESEARCH ARTICLE

Psychology journal article search

PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
With nearly 4 million records and upwards of 4,000 indexed records added each week, this ever-expanding collection of behavioral and social science research, dissertations, and scholarly literature abstracts offers a broad view of the field.
PsycARTICLES This link opens in a new window
"With current journal coverage and historical content dating back more than a century, this esteemed collection provides access to the full spectrum of research in the field and is an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, students, and educators."

Helpful guides for this course assignments.

Using the Thesaurus in PsycArticles at SAU Library,
This 7 minute video covers how to effectively use the Thesaurus feature in PsycArticles database. It works the same way in the PsycInfo database as well.

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Be sure you are ONLY in PsycArticles to access the Thesaurus.

SAU Library Literature Review...13 minute video that helps a student identify a literature review in a journal database and also conduct a search.
Specific to the SAU community

Using PsycInfo database for an effective smarter search for Human Motivation topics.
a step-by-step guide. 5 pages.

What is a Literature Review?

SAU Reference Librarian

Stella Herzig

Contact:

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Psychology Research Librarian

The Librarian, Stella Herzig, is available for individual help as well, as needed, by appointment for in-person or webex or by email or phone.

You may also just simply drop by the Research Help Desk in the Library Atrium. It is manned by a helpful Librarian M-TH 8am-9pm , F 8am-5, SA 8am-4pm, SU Noon-9pm

We also have text-a-librarian: AmbroseLib (563-607-5653) OR Email us at librefdesk@sau.edu OR phone 563-333-6245

Some helpful handouts

Helpful Handouts

The elements of a published literature review and how to find one.
step-by-step
Pro Tips for using the Journal article databases at SAU
Things to look for in an original research study detailed record
If you are in a database and want to get the PERMALINK of an article
This URL will get one directly back to the article in question, especially useful in an APA citation if it does not list a doi number.
Where to find Primary Hard Data Sources and Types of Bias to be aware of.
Primary Sources
How to distinguish between Primary and Secondary sources
Narrowing a Topic
Crafting research questions: a template
Try your topic in this template process sheet
SAU Library Central Book Search and how to obtain books from our Partner Research Libraries
Reference Examples for Journal Articles in APA 7th ed.
APA 7th ed. IN-TEXT citations for all kinds of works and groups of Authors
APA 7th ed. IN-TEXT guide - Narrative and Parenthetical rules, with page number and block quote guidance
A comparison of APA 6th and 7th editions for changes to be aware of.
Some of the databases will provide the 6th edition, but your professor may want the 7th ed. Know the difference.

other helpful handouts

Student Title Page Guide, APA 7th ed
NOTE: These guidelines should be used to create title pages for student papers. However, if instructors or institutions provide different guidance, students should abide by those directions.