KOTESOL National Conference 2018
Workshop (45 minutes)
David Shaffer, Gwangju International Center
APA Styling: Nail Your Research Citations & References
Abstract
In research paper submissions made to scholarly journals, academic proceedings, graduate courses, and the like, errors in formatting references in the reference list and in-text citations are among the most common. Poor formatting of references and citations could be a major reason for a journal to reject a paper submission. Consequently, the importance of proper formatting of references and citations cannot be overemphasized.(/p>
In this workshop, we will cover the mechanics of recording the most common references and citations according to APA publication guidelines. Included will be journal articles, books, and dissertations, both print and digital. We will discuss and practice the formatting of author names, publication dates, title of works, editor names, journal volumes and numbers, page numbers, publication location, publishers, URLs, and DOIs. The most common mistakes found in submissions will be highlighted. This will be a highly participatory workshop session. Bringing paper and pencil, or a digital notepad, is recommended as we will be formatting references individually and in pairs.
Biographicals
David E. Shaffer, PhD, a long-time resident of Gwangju and professor at Chosun University, has 20 years of experience editing, proofing, and serving as editor-in-chief of KOTESOL publications. Dr. Shaffer is presently KOTESOL national president, KOTESOL Proceedings editor-in-chief, Korea TESOL Journal associate editor, and Gwangju News editor-in-chief. Email: ChosunU@yahoo.com
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