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citing sources mastering reference elements for accuracy
Concise Guide to APA Style: 7th Edition (OFFICIAL)
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Decoding Reference Elements: A Deep Dive into Academic Citation
Crafting accurate and comprehensive references is paramount in academic writing.
This section of the ebook delves into the specifics of referencing, particularly focusing on periodicals and online sources.
Let’s dissect the key elements discussed.
Abbreviated Titles and Source Identification
The excerpt emphasizes consistency and accuracy in referencing.
It advises against using database abbreviations and instead recommends using the periodical’s actual abbreviated title. “[R]eproduce abbreviated titles from other reference lists or data bases (e.g, if you find an article from JAMA Pediatrics in PubMed Central, use JAMA Pediatrics in the reference, not PubMed Central’s abbreviation of JAMA Pediatr).” This ensures clarity and avoids potential misidentification of the source.
Volume and Issue Numbers: The Devil in the Details
The text provides explicit instructions on handling volume and issue numbers. “[I]tallicize the volume number.” Furthermore, “[i]nclude the issue number for all periodicals that have issue numbers.” The formatting is equally crucial: “[p]lace the issue number, enclosed in parentheses, immediately after the volume number (with no space in between), followed by a comma.” Importantly, “[d]o not italicize the issue number, the parentheses, or the comma after the issue number.” This level of detail underscores the importance of meticulous formatting in academic citations.
Page Ranges and Article Numbers: Navigating the Citation Landscape
The guide specifies how to include page ranges or article numbers. “[I]nsert the page range (or article number; see Section 9,27) after the issue number, without italics.” The formatting of page ranges is also detailed: “[s]eparate page numbers in a range with an en dash, followed by a period.” Discontinuous page numbers are handled differently: “[s]eparate discontinuous page numbers with commas.” For example, “39=47, 50.” The section also mentions the use of DOIs and URLs, advising to “[f]inish the periodical information portion of the source clement with a period, followed by a DOI or URL as applicable (see Sections 9.44-9,36).”
Dealing with Missing Information in Online Periodicals
The guide acknowledges the challenges posed by online periodicals that often lack traditional bibliographic information. “[M]any online periodicals (eg, newspapers, blogs) publish articles without volume, issue, and/or page numbers or article numbers.” In such cases, the advice is pragmatic: “[o]mit these elements from the reference if they are not present in the cited work.” The example given is for online newspapers or blog posts where only the periodical title may be available: “The New York Times.” This highlights the adaptability needed when citing online resources.
Article Numbers: A Modern Citation Method
The excerpt introduces the concept of article numbers, also known as “eLocators.” “[F]or articles with article numbers (which may be called “eLocators” or another term), write the word “Article” (capitalized) and then provide the article number instead of the page range (see Chapter 10, Example 6).” An example is provided: “PLOS ONE, 11(7), Article eO158474.” The guide clarifies that even if an article with an article number also has numbered pages, “[t]hose page numbers may be used for in-text citations (see Sections 8.28 and 8.25) but do not appear in the reference list entry.” This distinction is important for maintaining consistency and clarity in referencing.
Conclusion: Mastering the Art of Citation
This section of the ebook provides a comprehensive overview of citing periodicals, particularly in the context of online resources.
By adhering to these guidelines, writers can ensure the accuracy and clarity of their references, contributing to the overall credibility of their work.
The meticulous attention to detail, from handling abbreviated titles to understanding article numbers, underscores the importance of mastering the art of citation in academic writing.
By understanding and implementing these rules, researchers can be sure to properly credit those whose work they used.
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