The basics of APA

APA style is:

• an example of a major grammar error

• a type of formatting for written material

• a research source

Some examples of APA formatting rules are:

• Single spaced, Times New Roman font, Size 12

• Double spaced, page number in upper right corner, indented paragraphs

• Double spaced, Indented paragraphs, Times New Roman, Size 10

To "cite" a source, means to:

• give credit by making reference to the source

• Use APA style

• plagiarize

An in-text citation includes the following:

• Author's first name and year of publication.

• Name of source and year of publication.

• Author's last name and full date of publication.

• Author's last name and year of publication.

What are the two standard methods of incorporating source material into your document?