Understanding APA Format Essentials
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ScribdTranslationsNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF
FULL ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MONOGRAPH ON THE APA FORMAT
APA format creation, characteristics, and proper use.
TEACHER: Mgtr. VERANO GALINDO CARLOS ALBERTO
AUTOR: HUAMAN AGUILAR HENRY BRYAN
CODE:191069
PUNO-PUNO-PERU
2022
INTRODUCTION:
The APA style or format originated in 1929, when a group of
psychologists, anthropologists, and business administrators agreed to establish a set
of standards or rules that help when coding various components of writing
scientific in order to facilitate the understanding of reading. (HOUSE, 2019)
The main objective of the APA is to create, communicate, and apply knowledge.
psychological progress in individuals as a common good in society. The
information provided in an organic and simple manner aims for anyone
reader of the planet can understand and verify the origin and truth of it
information. (Flores, 2022)
What is the APA format?
The 'APA Format' is a set of rules for use in writing, presentation and
publication of written works, using 'Citations and References' to improve the
arguments and reliability of the research regardless of the degree, doctorate or even
school, business, and commercial presentations.
Similarly, it helps us ensure that our work does not involve copying or plagiarism, with the mention and
accreditation of the ideas or methods outlined in the quotes and references. (Flores, 2022)
What is the purpose of the APA format?
The main purpose of an APA format is to standardize scientific writing, from the
In 2009, the American Psychological Association included the APA standards as a model.
estándar para trabajos de investigación científica, posteriormente gracias al desempeño de
this has been adopted by different fields.
How is the APA format used?
To work with professionalism, ethics, and legally, the APA formats are
essential especially when we write in our work information from others
sources. In addition to citations and references, the APA style is appreciated for the
readers, either to corroborate certain information and better understand the study.
What are the main characteristics of APA format?
Citations, references, and bibliographies are the most important element, and linked to this there is
other factors that are also relevant, from the organization of the texts and their
composition, including font types, spacing, indentation, etc.
What are the characteristics of an APA citation?
Depending on the work and the way of arguing in it, four types can be used
cita APA. (Cita corta, Cita larga, indirecta o paráfrasis y cita de segunda mano.)
What is the purpose of the APA format?
It serves to understand and comprehend written works in a simple and orderly manner. To
to prepare citations and bibliographic references we mention and acknowledge authors, this prevents
that our work is considered a copy.
Characteristics of the APA format
• Paper: Letter size
• Font type: Arial–Times New Roman
• Font size: 12 points
• Espaciado:Interlineado 2.0, sin espacio entre párrafos
• Aligned: Left, not justified
• Margins: 2.5 on each side
• Indentation: 5 spaces at the beginning of each paragraph.
Numbering
Regarding the page numbering, let me explain in detail: they must be
numbered in the upper right corner. On the front and back cover should start the
numbering, but it should not be displayed here.
Cover
The cover page must contain: Name of the university, company, or institution that you
recognizes as a researcher; faculty where you study or department where you work
(depends on the case) and area where you develop. All this centered on the upper edge of
the sheet. (apa, 2020)
QUOTES: there are four types of quotes
• Short quote
• Long quote
• Indirect citation or paraphrase
• Second-hand quote
Some characteristics of the APA style are creating literary citations in small paragraphs of
key arguments about the work being done, in this way
We increase the study with ideas from recognized characters or organizations that influence.
positively the document. (Flores, 2022)
THE REFERENCES: The creation of an APA reference list has the function of
backing up all the citations included in the text, it is a kind of directory about the
information collected from articles, their authors, dates, publishers, and we can
check the data at the end of the work where the list of references is placed.
References must be written with data from the original documents or sites.
author. (Flores, 2022)
The APA style establishes that a final reference list must be created that includes,
only the resources that have been used in the completion of the work in such a way that
each citation that has been interspersed in the text should have its corresponding reference in the list
final. (ALICANTE, 2013)
Differences between a citation, a reference, and a bibliography with styles of
APA format
Many think that the APA format refers either to a citation or a reference, even
se llega a pensar el estilo APA como si fuera un programa prediseñado, y la realidad es que
The APA format is a system that helps a written work by complementing or reinforcing
with information extracted from various sources. Although the reference and the bibliography seem
to be the same, it is not so. (Flores, 2022)
CONCLUSIONS:
After an investigation into the correct use of the APA format, it was concluded
that all texts or writings on any subject must be drafted according to a
format type whether APA or any other so that the text is not considered a
copy, that is to say that we must respect the writing rules of that format for
We can state that the newly drafted text will be our authorship duly referenced.
Bibliography
ALICANTE, U. D. (November 13, 2013). APA STYLE. Retrieved from
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APA, R. D. (2020). APA STANDARDSObtained from [Link]
HOUSE. (March 21, 2019). QUOTES AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES. Obtained from
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Flores, R. (January 21, 2022). APA organization for help for freelancers in Spanish.
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Common questions
Powered by AIAPA citations are used within the text to give credit to the original sources of information, while the reference list appears at the end of a document, providing full bibliographic details. The reference list includes authors, publication dates, titles, and publication information, serving as a directory that allows readers to locate the sources cited . In contrast, a citation provides brief information such as the author's last name and publication year, directing the reader to the complete entry in the reference list .
An organized reference list is crucial in an APA-styled document as it provides a comprehensive record of all sources cited, allowing readers to verify information and consult original sources. It enhances the credibility and transparency of the research by ensuring that each in-text citation has a corresponding detailed entry, thus preventing intellectual dishonesty and enhancing academic rigor .
The rationale for using APA format in non-academic presentations lies in its potential to enhance the professionalism and rigor with which information is presented. By ensuring all claims are backed by credible sources and properly cited, it strengthens the arguments and reliability of business and commercial presentations, thus enforcing ethical standards and creating trust in the provided information .
The APA format prevents plagiarism by requiring proper citations and references for any ideas or methods from other sources. By crediting original authors, it shows the origin of information and verifies its authenticity, thus distinguishing the writer's original thoughts from sourced content .
The APA format was developed in 1929 by psychologists, anthropologists, and business administrators aimed at establishing a set of standards for scientific writing to facilitate understanding and reliability. Its key objectives are to create, communicate, and apply knowledge for psychological progress and ensure scientific works are ethically documented, preventing plagiarism through standardized citations and references .
Documents written in APA style require letter-sized paper, fonts like Arial or Times New Roman size 12, double spacing, left alignment without justification, 2.5 cm margins on all sides, a 5-space indentation for each paragraph, and page numbers at the top right corner. Cover pages must include the name of the institution, and relevant departmental and researcher information centered at the top .
APA formatting rules contribute to ethical legal practices by mandating clear citations and references for all sourced material, preventing plagiarism and misrepresentation of intellectual property. This adherence to transparency and ethics aligns with legal standards for protecting authors' rights and promoting the integrity of scientific communication. As such, APA format ensures that works are ethically constructed and legally compliant, respecting the original creators' contributions while facilitating knowledge dissemination .
Beyond plagiarism prevention, the APA format contributes to scientific research by standardizing the presentation of information, thus ensuring clarity and consistency in scientific communication. It facilitates the reader's ability to locate sources, assess the validity of arguments, and understand complex information through organized documentation. Additionally, its widespread adoption across disciplines allows for a unified framework for evaluating the reliability and scholarly contribution of research works .
The APA format's standardized conventions for citing and referencing facilitate global accessibility and verification as it allows any reader, regardless of location, to understand and locate the original sources of information used. By providing a clear guide for all essential publication data, it ensures consistency in documenting intellectual property and makes scientific work universally interpretable and credible .
APA format recognizes four types of citations: short quotes, long quotes, indirect citations or paraphrases, and second-hand quotes. Short quotes are used for direct quotations of less than 40 words, long quotes for those exceeding 40 words, paraphrases for summarizing information in one's own words, and second-hand quotes for citing information a source quotes from another work. Each type serves to properly attribute ideas and data to their original sources, ensuring transparency and accuracy in academic writing .