What is APA? APA format is a standard set of conventions/rules for formatting.

It contains detailed instructions for in-text citation references, references lists, pagination, margins, subheadings, running heads, etc. When do I use APA format? APA format is expected for all Junior and Senior level English courses and the Middletown High School Senior Project. Where can I get more help with APA format? Teacher Librarian Online: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

What are the general guidelines for APA formatted papers at Middletown High School? Your essay should be typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides. You should use 10-12 pt. Times New Roman font or a similar font. Include a page header at the top of every page. Your essay should include three major sections: the Title Page, Main Body, and References.

Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). (2009). APA formatting and style guide. Retrieved 14, December, 2009 from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Citing Sources in APA: Explanation and Practice What is the Basic Format for Writing a Citation for a Book? Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher. What is a relevant example of how I would use this format? Fitzgerald, F.S. (2004). The great gatsby. New York: Scribner. Where would this information go in my paper? References Page, which follows on the page after the conclusion of your essay. How would I cite this source in my paper? (Fitzgerald, 2004, p.34-39) Why does this matter to me? Senior Project English 11 Essay English 12 How do I create an APA citation and in-text citation for the novel I am using for my English 11 paper? Record the necessary information from your novel. Author: Year of Publication: Title: City of Publication: Publisher: Write the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn novel information in APA citation format for your references page. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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How would you cite it in your essay? In-text Citation: (__________, ___________, p. ___________)

How Do I Cite a Class Handout? Ask your teacher for the original source for that class handout. Create the appropriate citation for your references page and the in-text citation for within your paper. How to ask your teacher for this information (please have the desired handout in your possession): after class after school by e-mail

What is the Basic Format for Creating a Citation for a Piece in an Anthology? Article or Chapter in an Edited Book Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year of publication). Title of chapter. In A. Editor & B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pages of chapter). Location: Publisher. What is a relevant example of how I would use this format? Historical Background, Supporting Material, or Author Studies Applebee, A.N. (Eds.), et. al. (2002). Author study: Langston Hughes. The Language of Literature (920-923). Evanston, IL.: McDougal Littel. Literary Works Hughes, L. (2002). The weary blues. In Applebee, A.N., et. al. (Eds.), The Language of Literature (927). Evanston, IL.: McDougal Littel. Where would this information go in my paper? References Page, which follows on the page after the conclusion of your essay. How would I cite this source in my paper? (Applebee, et.al., 2002, p. 933) (Hughes, 2002, p.921)

How do I create an APA citation and in-text citation for the Anthology I am using for my English 11 paper? Record the necessary information from your novel.
Editor(s) of Anthology: Author of Selected Piece (if available): Year of Publication: Title of Work/Chapter within Anthology: Title of Anthology: City of Publication: Publisher:

Historical Background, Supporting Material, or Author Studies Write the information from the Author Study: Mark Twain in APA citation format for your references page. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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How would you cite it in your essay? In-text Citation: (__________, ___________, p. ___________) Literary Works Write the information from The Autobiography of Mark Twain in APA citation format for your references page. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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How would you cite it in your essay? In-text Citation: (__________, ___________, p. ___________) What is the Basic Format for Writing a Citation from an Electronic Source/Website?

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://Web address No author? (If your electronic source does not have a specific authorit MUST be from WebPathExpress in Destiny) Organization. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://Web address What is a relevant example of how/when I would use this format?

Where would this information go in my paper? References Page, which follows on the page after the conclusion of your essay. How would I cite this source in my paper? (Biblio Inc., 2009, para. 1) How do I create an APA citation and in-text citation for the electronic source I am using for my English 11 paper? Record the necessary information from your novel.
Author: Date of Publication: Title of Document: Retrieval Date: Web Address:

Write the APA citation for the above website for your references page. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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What is the Basic Format for Writing a Citation from an Online Database? Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Publication/Journal, Edition(Volume), 121-125. What is a relevant example of how I would use this format?

Where would the citation information go in my paper? References Page, which follows on the page after the conclusion of your essay. How would I cite this source in my paper? (__________, __________, para. __________) How do I create an APA citation and in-text citation for the database I am using for my English 11 paper? Record the necessary information from your novel. Author: Date of Publication: Title of Article: Publication/Journal: Edition/Volume: Page Numbers:

Write your information in APA citation format. ____________________________________________________________________________________

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Key: Book: Twain, M.T. (1997). Adventures of huckleberry finn. Mineola, NY: Dover Thrift Editions. (Twain, 1997, p. 35) Literature Book: Historical Background, Supporting Material, or Author Studies Applebee, A.N., et. al. (Eds.). (2002). Author study: Mark Twain. The Language of Literature. Evanston, Il.: McDougal Littel. (Applebee, et.al., 2002, p. 654) Literary Works Twain, M.T. (2002). From the autobiography of Mark Twain. In Applebee, A.N., et. al. (Eds.), The Language of Literature. Evanston, Il.: McDougal Littel. (Hughes, 2002, p.659) Electronic Source: Biblio Inc. (2009). Mark Twain biography & notes. Retrieved from http://www.biblio.com/author_biographies/2009219/Mark_Twain.html Database Source: