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Panduan Sitasi APA Style Edisi ke-7
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Overview
This video provides a guide to using APA Style, 7th Edition, for in-text citations and reference lists. It explains the fundamental principles of acknowledging original authors by citing their work. The guide covers direct quotes and paraphrasing, detailing how to format them correctly, including variations for different numbers of authors, organizational authors, and sources with unknown authors or publication dates. It also touches upon citing specific page numbers or paragraphs and concludes with the structure of a reference list for books and journal articles, emphasizing alphabetical order and double spacing.
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Chapters
- In-text citations are crucial for giving credit to original authors and guiding readers to full references.
- Two main types of in-text citations exist: direct quotes and paraphrases.
- Direct quotes copy text verbatim, while paraphrases rephrase ideas in your own words.
- Basic in-text citations include the author's last name, year of publication, and page number (for direct quotes).
Understanding in-text citations is essential for academic integrity and allows readers to locate the original sources of information you use.
When quoting directly, use quotation marks, followed by (Author, Year, p. #).
- Direct quotes under 40 words are integrated into the text with quotation marks.
- Direct quotes over 40 words require a separate, indented block paragraph with a 1-inch indent.
- Both methods require the author, year, and specific page number.
Properly formatting direct quotes ensures clarity and distinguishes borrowed text from your own writing, adhering to academic standards.
A short quote: "...information found here..." (Smith, 2020, p. 15).
- Paraphrases do not use quotation marks as the text is rephrased.
- Include the author's last name and year of publication.
- Page numbers are generally not required for paraphrases, but can be included for clarity.
Paraphrasing demonstrates your understanding of the source material and allows for smoother integration of ideas into your own narrative.
The original idea was presented by Author (2021).
- Parenthetical citations place the author and year in parentheses at the end of the sentence.
- Narrative citations incorporate the author's name into the sentence, with only the year in parentheses.
- For direct quotes in narrative citations, the page number follows the year in parentheses.
Choosing between parenthetical and narrative citations affects the flow and emphasis of your writing, offering stylistic flexibility.
According to Author (2022), the study found significant results. OR The study found significant results (Author, 2022).
- Two authors: list both last names connected by 'and' (narrative) or '&' (parenthetical).
- Three or more authors: list the first author's last name followed by 'et al.'
- Organizational authors: use the full organization name; use an abbreviation on first mention if common, then use the abbreviation for subsequent citations.
These rules ensure consistency and conciseness when citing works with multiple authors or corporate authorship.
When citing a work by Smith, Jones, and Brown, use (Smith et al., 2019).
- If the author is unknown, use the title of the work (or a shortened version) instead of the author's name.
- If the publication date is unknown, use 'n.d.' (no date) in place of the year.
- If a page number is unavailable, cite the paragraph number (para. #).
These conventions provide a standardized way to cite sources even when standard identifying information is missing, maintaining citation integrity.
For a source with no date, cite as (Author, n.d.).
- The reference list provides full details for all cited sources.
- Entries are alphabetized by the first author's last name.
- Use double spacing and a hanging indent for each entry.
- Formatting differs for books, edited book chapters, and journal articles.
A complete and accurately formatted reference list allows readers to easily find and consult the original sources you used, supporting your research.
Book entry format: Author, A. A. (Year). *Title of work*. Publisher.
Key takeaways
- Always cite your sources to avoid plagiarism and give credit.
- Distinguish between direct quotes (verbatim, with quotation marks and page numbers) and paraphrases (rephrased, no quotation marks).
- APA Style has specific rules for handling multiple authors, organizational authors, and missing information (author, date, page).
- Narrative citations integrate the author into the text, while parenthetical citations place author and date at the end of the sentence.
- The reference list should be alphabetized, double-spaced, and use a hanging indent.
- Pay close attention to the specific formatting requirements for different source types like books and journal articles.
Key terms
In-text citationDirect quoteParaphraseParenthetical citationNarrative citationet al.n.d.Reference listHanging indentDOI
Test your understanding
- What is the primary purpose of in-text citations in academic writing?
- How does the formatting of a direct quote differ from a paraphrase in APA Style?
- What is the rule for citing a source with three or more authors in APA Style?
- When would you use 'n.d.' or 'para. #' in an APA citation?
- How should a reference list be organized and formatted according to APA Style?