Welcome to APA Format! You may be asking, \u201cWhat is APA style?\u201d When we refer to writing papers using \u201cAPA\u201d, we are referring to the American Psychological Association (APA) format to write research papers. The format of APA instructs social science students and authors on how to organize the content of a research paper, cite references, and structure writing for projects and papers. All your CHDV courses require that you use APA 7th edition formatting in your written assignments unless otherwise specified.<\/p>\r\n
As you move through the following pages, you will find an example of an APA paper. The content in the paper contains important information for constructing a paper or project for your CHDV courses at Palomar College. The paper begins with a title page, followed by an abstract, and then the body of the paper or project. The final page of your paper is the reference page; there are specific ways to document each resource that you use for your paper or project. Within the body of your paper, you will include in-text citations. There are a variety of examples of how to include in-text citations and references in the example provided as well as on the website by Purdue (see website, below).<\/p>\r\n
Additionally, you will find an APA Checklist within this manual. This checklist is a basic framework for organizing and structuring your paper or project. Each of your instructors will have requirements for the content of your paper, and the instructor and the assignment will determine the number of pages in the \u201cbody\u201d of your paper, as well as whether or not an abstract is required. While you write in APA format, you may have questions that are not addressed in this manual. Please refer to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lastly, please do not hesitate to ask your instructors or the staff at the Library or the STAR Center for assistance in APA 7th<\/sup> edition writing style. We want you to be successful!<\/p>\r\n APA Reflection Paper<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Student\u2019s Name<\/p>\r\n Palomar College<\/p>\r\n CHDV 99<\/p>\r\n Professor\u2019s Name<\/p>\r\n Date<\/p>\r\n Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Type your Abstract here. The abstract should be one paragraph long and shall not exceed 250 words. There is no indentation to the abstract paragraph.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n APA Reflection Paper<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Usually, the first Level 1 Heading is the title or a shortened version of the title of your paper. Start the first paragraph of your paper here with a short introduction to the subject you are writing about. Format the entire body of the paper in Times New Roman font size 12 point and double space.<\/p>\r\n Component 1<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Paragraph about the first thing learned.<\/p>\r\n Component 2<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Paragraph about the second thing learned.<\/p>\r\n Component 3<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Paragraph about the third thing learned. Be sure to cite your sources throughout your paper using at least 1 quote, with proper citation with page number \u201cLike this\u201d (author, date, p.1), and at least one paraphrased statement with proper in-text citation (author, date).<\/p>\r\n Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Type your conclusion paragraph here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n References<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Book<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last name, First initial. (copyright date). Title with only the first word capitalized and Italicized (edition). Publisher<\/p>\r\n Anderson, L., Fererro, J., Wilson, G, & Sanchez, T. (2024). Palomar College child<\/em> development<\/em> & education <\/em>department<\/em> student<\/em> success<\/em> guide<\/em> [Student success guide]. Child Development & Education Department, Palomar College. https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/chdv-student-success-guide\/<\/span><\/p>\r\n Periodical<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number (issue number), pages.<\/p>\r\n Baumrind, D. (1991). The influence of parenting style on adolescent competence and substance use. Journal of Early Adolescence, 11(1), 56-95.<\/p>\r\n Online Periodical<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical, volume number(issue number if available). http:\/\/www.webaddress.com\/full\/url<\/p>\r\n Collier, S. T. (1999). Characteristics of reflective thought during the student teaching experience. Journal of Teaching Education, 50 (3), 173-181 http:\/\/academia.edu\/1406615\/The_Role_of_Reflective_Journals_in_Early_Childhood_Pre-Service_Teachers_Professional_Development<\/p>\r\n PowerPoint<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last name, F. (Date on slides). Title [PowerPoint slides].<\/p>\r\n Anderson, L. (March 10, 2013). Conference and home visits [PowerPoint slides].<\/p>\r\n Lecture<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last name, F. \u00a0(Year).\u00a0Lecture title<\/em>\u00a0[Format]. URL of website.<\/p>\r\n Anderson, L. (2017). Conferences and home visits. [PowerPoint Slides]. Palomar College CHDV 100 Canvas: http:\/\/canvas.palomar.edu<\/p>\r\n Internet Website<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Individual author<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last Name, F. M. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Title of page. Site name. URL<\/p>\r\n Price, D. (2018, March 23).\u00a0Laziness does not exist<\/strong><\/em>.<\/strong> Medium.\u00a0https:\/\/humanparts.medium.com\/laziness-does-not-exist-3af27e312d01<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n Written by a group or organization<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Group name. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Title of page. Site name. URL<\/p>\r\n American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (2019, November 21).\u00a0<\/strong>Justice served: Case closed for over 40 dogfighting victims<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/news\/justice-served-case-closed-over-40-dogfighting-victims<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n Author is not listed<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Title of page. (Year, Month Date). Site name. Retrieved Month Date, Year, from URL<\/p>\r\n Tuscan white bean pasta.\u00a0(2018, February 25). Budgetbytes. Retrieved March 18, 2020, from\u00a0https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/tuscan-white-bean-pasta\/<\/p>\r\n Interview<\/strong><\/p>\r\n An interview is not considered recoverable data, so no reference to this is provided in the reference list. The interview is to be cited IN-TEXT as personal communication.<\/p>\r\n (L. Anderson, personal communication, August 15, 2013)<\/p>\r\n L. Anderson (personal communication, August 15, 2013)<\/p>\r\n Online Scholarly Journal Article<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last Name, F. M., & Last Name, F. M. (Year). Title of article.\u00a0Title of Periodical, Vol.<\/em> (Issue), page numbers. DOI<\/p>\r\n <\/a><\/a>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Blog Post\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last Name, F. M. (Year, Month Date). Title of post.\u00a0Publisher. URL<\/p>\r\n Facebook Post<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last Name, F. M. or Name of Group. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Content of the post up to the first 20 words\u00a0[Type of post]. Site Name. URL<\/p>\r\n Facebook Page<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last Name, F. M. or Name of Group. (n.d.).\u00a0Home\u00a0[Facebook page]. Site name. Retrieved Month Date, Year, from URL<\/p>\r\n Instagram Photo or Video<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last Name, F. M. or Name of Group [@username]. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Content of the post up to the first 20 words\u00a0[Type of post]. Site Name. URL<\/p>\r\n Tweet<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last Name, F. M. or Name of Group [@username]. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Content of the post up to the first 20 words [Tweet]. Site Name. URL<\/p>\r\n Twitter Profile<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last Name, F. M. or Name of Group [@username]. (n.d.).\u00a0Tweets\u00a0[Twitter profile]. Retrieved Month Date, Year, from URL<\/p>\r\n TikTok<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Author [handle].\u00a0\"Text accompanying TikTok Post.\" TikTok , Date, URL.<\/p>\r\n YouTube Video Reference<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Last Name, F. M. [Username]. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Title of video\u00a0<\/em>[Video]. Streaming Service. URL<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Page<\/strong> 1:<\/strong> Title<\/strong> Page<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Page<\/strong> 2:<\/strong> Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Page<\/strong> 3:<\/strong> Body<\/strong> of<\/strong> Paper<\/strong> (Note: The body of the paper begins on page 3 and may be many pages in length)<\/p>\r\n\r\n Welcome to APA Format! You may be asking, \u201cWhat is APA style?\u201d When we refer to writing papers using \u201cAPA\u201d, we are referring to the American Psychological Association (APA) format to write research papers. The format of APA instructs social science students and authors on how to organize the content of a research paper, cite references, and structure writing for projects and papers. All your CHDV courses require that you use APA 7th edition formatting in your written assignments unless otherwise specified.<\/p>\n As you move through the following pages, you will find an example of an APA paper. The content in the paper contains important information for constructing a paper or project for your CHDV courses at Palomar College. The paper begins with a title page, followed by an abstract, and then the body of the paper or project. The final page of your paper is the reference page; there are specific ways to document each resource that you use for your paper or project. Within the body of your paper, you will include in-text citations. There are a variety of examples of how to include in-text citations and references in the example provided as well as on the website by Purdue (see website, below).<\/p>\n Additionally, you will find an APA Checklist within this manual. This checklist is a basic framework for organizing and structuring your paper or project. Each of your instructors will have requirements for the content of your paper, and the instructor and the assignment will determine the number of pages in the \u201cbody\u201d of your paper, as well as whether or not an abstract is required. While you write in APA format, you may have questions that are not addressed in this manual. Please refer to:<\/p>\n Lastly, please do not hesitate to ask your instructors or the staff at the Library or the STAR Center for assistance in APA 7th<\/sup> edition writing style. We want you to be successful!<\/p>\n APA Reflection Paper<\/strong><\/p>\n Student\u2019s Name<\/p>\n Palomar College<\/p>\n CHDV 99<\/p>\n Professor\u2019s Name<\/p>\n Date<\/p>\n Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\n Type your Abstract here. The abstract should be one paragraph long and shall not exceed 250 words. There is no indentation to the abstract paragraph.<\/p>\n APA Reflection Paper<\/strong><\/p>\n Usually, the first Level 1 Heading is the title or a shortened version of the title of your paper. Start the first paragraph of your paper here with a short introduction to the subject you are writing about. Format the entire body of the paper in Times New Roman font size 12 point and double space.<\/p>\n Component 1<\/strong><\/p>\n Paragraph about the first thing learned.<\/p>\n Component 2<\/strong><\/p>\n Paragraph about the second thing learned.<\/p>\n Component 3<\/strong><\/p>\n Paragraph about the third thing learned. Be sure to cite your sources throughout your paper using at least 1 quote, with proper citation with page number \u201cLike this\u201d (author, date, p.1), and at least one paraphrased statement with proper in-text citation (author, date).<\/p>\n Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n Type your conclusion paragraph here.<\/p>\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n Book<\/strong><\/p>\n Last name, First initial. (copyright date). Title with only the first word capitalized and Italicized (edition). Publisher<\/p>\n Anderson, L., Fererro, J., Wilson, G, & Sanchez, T. (2024). Palomar College child<\/em> development<\/em> & education <\/em>department<\/em> student<\/em> success<\/em> guide<\/em> [Student success guide]. Child Development & Education Department, Palomar College. https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/childdevelopment\/chdv-student-success-guide\/<\/span><\/p>\n Periodical<\/strong><\/p>\n Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number (issue number), pages.<\/p>\n Baumrind, D. (1991). The influence of parenting style on adolescent competence and substance use. Journal of Early Adolescence, 11(1), 56-95.<\/p>\n Online Periodical<\/strong><\/p>\n Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Online Periodical, volume number(issue number if available). http:\/\/www.webaddress.com\/full\/url<\/p>\n Collier, S. T. (1999). Characteristics of reflective thought during the student teaching experience. Journal of Teaching Education, 50 (3), 173-181 http:\/\/academia.edu\/1406615\/The_Role_of_Reflective_Journals_in_Early_Childhood_Pre-Service_Teachers_Professional_Development<\/p>\n PowerPoint<\/strong><\/p>\n Last name, F. (Date on slides). Title [PowerPoint slides].<\/p>\n Anderson, L. (March 10, 2013). Conference and home visits [PowerPoint slides].<\/p>\n Lecture<\/strong><\/p>\n Last name, F. \u00a0(Year).\u00a0Lecture title<\/em>\u00a0[Format]. URL of website.<\/p>\n Anderson, L. (2017). Conferences and home visits. [PowerPoint Slides]. Palomar College CHDV 100 Canvas: http:\/\/canvas.palomar.edu<\/p>\n Internet Website<\/strong><\/p>\n Individual author<\/strong><\/p>\n Last Name, F. M. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Title of page. Site name. URL<\/p>\n Price, D. (2018, March 23).\u00a0Laziness does not exist<\/strong><\/em>.<\/strong> Medium.\u00a0https:\/\/humanparts.medium.com\/laziness-does-not-exist-3af27e312d01<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Written by a group or organization<\/strong><\/p>\n Group name. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Title of page. Site name. URL<\/p>\n American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (2019, November 21).\u00a0<\/strong>Justice served: Case closed for over 40 dogfighting victims<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/news\/justice-served-case-closed-over-40-dogfighting-victims<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Author is not listed<\/strong><\/p>\n Title of page. (Year, Month Date). Site name. Retrieved Month Date, Year, from URL<\/p>\n Tuscan white bean pasta.\u00a0(2018, February 25). Budgetbytes. Retrieved March 18, 2020, from\u00a0https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/tuscan-white-bean-pasta\/<\/p>\n Interview<\/strong><\/p>\n An interview is not considered recoverable data, so no reference to this is provided in the reference list. The interview is to be cited IN-TEXT as personal communication.<\/p>\n (L. Anderson, personal communication, August 15, 2013)<\/p>\n L. Anderson (personal communication, August 15, 2013)<\/p>\n Online Scholarly Journal Article<\/strong><\/p>\n Last Name, F. M., & Last Name, F. M. (Year). Title of article.\u00a0Title of Periodical, Vol.<\/em> (Issue), page numbers. DOI<\/p>\n <\/a><\/a>Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n Blog Post\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Last Name, F. M. (Year, Month Date). Title of post.\u00a0Publisher. URL<\/p>\n Facebook Post<\/strong><\/p>\n Last Name, F. M. or Name of Group. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Content of the post up to the first 20 words\u00a0[Type of post]. Site Name. URL<\/p>\n Facebook Page<\/strong><\/p>\n Last Name, F. M. or Name of Group. (n.d.).\u00a0Home\u00a0[Facebook page]. Site name. Retrieved Month Date, Year, from URL<\/p>\n Instagram Photo or Video<\/strong><\/p>\n Last Name, F. M. or Name of Group [@username]. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Content of the post up to the first 20 words\u00a0[Type of post]. Site Name. URL<\/p>\n Tweet<\/strong><\/p>\n Last Name, F. M. or Name of Group [@username]. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Content of the post up to the first 20 words [Tweet]. Site Name. URL<\/p>\n Twitter Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n Last Name, F. M. or Name of Group [@username]. (n.d.).\u00a0Tweets\u00a0[Twitter profile]. Retrieved Month Date, Year, from URL<\/p>\n TikTok<\/strong><\/p>\n Author [handle].\u00a0“Text accompanying TikTok Post.” TikTok , Date, URL.<\/p>\n YouTube Video Reference<\/strong><\/p>\n Last Name, F. M. [Username]. (Year, Month Date).\u00a0Title of video\u00a0<\/em>[Video]. Streaming Service. URL<\/p>\n Overall Format<\/strong><\/p>\n Page<\/strong> 1:<\/strong> Title<\/strong> Page<\/strong><\/p>\n Page<\/strong> 2:<\/strong> Abstract<\/strong><\/p>\n Page<\/strong> 3:<\/strong> Body<\/strong> of<\/strong> Paper<\/strong> (Note: The body of the paper begins on page 3 and may be many pages in length)<\/p>\n Last<\/strong> page:<\/strong> References<\/strong><\/p>\n
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