This 4 minute, 56 second video demonstrates how to create a template for APA-style margins, title page, and running heads.
Citing sources intext using APA-style can be confusing. The following text provides some examples. Additionally, the web links below provide some additional information on intext citations
Intext, or parenthetical references:
Use one of the following formats when citing a source in the context of a discussion board post, blog, or paper. The first two examples are if the idea of from the source is being paraphrased; the last two examples are if the source is directly quoted:
If you are including more than one citation in the parens ( ), the citations should be alphabetized and separated by a semicolon:
This exercise will take you step-by-step through the mechanics of formatting your manuscript so that it conforms to the APA 6th edition and also the NNU Guidelines required for submitting a dissertation or master's thesis for publication to your program and to the NNU Library for publication.
1. Download the sample doc and open in Word.
2. Open up the APA Formatting exercise in another window and/or watch the video tutorials. Follow these instructions carefully and apply each step to the "sample Doc" that you have opened in Word. Each heading in the exercise is also a link to the animated tutorial demonstrating exactly how to do each step. Follow these instructions in the order given and you will be on your way!
All of these video tutorials are based on Microsoft Office Word 2010 for PC
NNU uses the ProQuest/UMI online tool for submitting your dissertations to your advisory and chair. This tool manages the review, clearing, and publishing of your manuscript in the most efficient fashion . Check with your department or program coordinator for deadlines and submission guidelines specific to your program.
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