APA Formatting Parts of an APA Paper APA

APA Formatting

Parts of an APA Paper (APA, 2010) 1. Cover Page 2. Abstract 3. Body a. b. c. d. e. f. Introduction/Rationale Literature review Methods Results Discussion Conclusion 4. Tables? 5. References 6. Appendix

1. Cover Page • Make sure your cover page includes – Page header – Running head – Full title – Names – Institution OR (class & date)

How to do an • • Example: Abstract • With increasing frequency (and varying levels of effectiveness), technologicallymediated communication has been harnessed by people for use in personal relationships. Whereas this has allowed victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) to utilize electronic forms of aid and social support, technological avenues also are adopted by perpetrators – to more invasively abuse their victims. This study assessed 495 IPV victims’ (157 men, 338 women) reports of personal technology-related IPV experiences. Qualitative reports were thematically analyzed for typological variety of technology used by their former abusive partners. These categories further were evaluated according to the perceived invasiveness (i. e. , perpetration effectiveness) of the medium. Findings are discussed in terms of applications to IPV victims and implications for future IPV measurement in society with emerging-technological forms of communication.

2. Introduction • What is this study about? – Intro Problem – Rationale – Context-Application

3. Lit Review • Past lit • Hypothesis/RQ – Prediction? – Question?

• We need to understand CONTEXT – Trends – Strong links • Eval extant literature – Limits of exist. knowledge? – “Completeness” evident in citations: • • • Highly relevant Plentiful Accurate Precise Up-to-date

Lit review Do parallel literatures exist? In which subject areas topic been studied? What are main perspectives? What are main conclusions in previous research? What are the key concepts in this area? How approached by others? What have been main research questions? Coherent synthesis of past & present research Where are gaps in literature? Where is existing knowledge “thin”? What are key areas of debate? Which work is subject to challenge?

Logic of argument The early work of X (X, date) on Y is fundamental to research in this field. Claims/conclusions ork w r u o ave y ot le n o d , tions s e u q r’s carried The results of his experimental ework d : out in the early a s e a r h e t c 1940 s are widely ns su. A, date; B, date, C, ticipa(for example, o i t Ancited s e date). to qu n e p o ere? ” h t n i ? ” r po o u s o k y n i s th at i • “Wh t makes you ence? ” a evid r Indeed, up until 1970, of conferences were u • “Wahnumber o y s i t a dedicated to further • exploration of “Wh ” his theoretical work, such ? t a h as the series entitled • International perspectives on Y held in “So w Justification of claim Detailed evidence of claim the US. In recent years, however, this work has been ignored, mainly due to developments in computing, and is now regarded as less important than once believed. Qualifications of claim

Do It Right! APA Standards – Formal, grammatical English – Appropriate vocabulary – Consistent use of tenses Your voice – Your interp – Your words! • Not quotations (or paraphras. parag’s)

Activity: Abstract Yourself!

Take-Home Assignment: Abstract