Writing Tip #4 In-text Citations and the Reference Page

In-Text Citations and the Reference List

In-Text Citations

1. According to Yang (2003), there are three essential elements of wisdom: “integration, embodiment, and positive influences both to self and others” (p. 67). WHEN QUOTING AND YOU HAVE ALREADY CITED THE AUTHOR’S NAME

2. Using the Kaufman et al.’s (2003) strategic planning techniques, the action can be analyzed as achieving positive or negative results, further developing the plan, and working to implement the plan, can also teach how WHEN REFERRING TO

3. to achieve “positive influences to both self and others” (Yang, 2003, p. 76). WHEN QUOTING AND YOU HAVE NOT CITED THE AUTHOR PREVIOUSLY

NOTE: Refer to the APA Publication Manual, sixth edition, for help with in-text citations.

Creating Your Reference List

Be sure to title the page References, and then list the references in alphabetical order.

Kaufman R., Oakley-Brown, H., Watkins, R., and Leigh, D. (2003). Strategic Planning for Success: Aligning People, Performance, and Payoffs. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Yang, S. (2008). A process view of wisdom. Journal of Adult Development, 15(2), 62–75.

Other places to find information about in-text citations and reference lists:

Purdue Online Writing Lab—In-Text Citations (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/02/)

Purdue Online Writing Lab —Reference List http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/05/

Wtiting Tip #3 - Writing Paragraphs

Writing paragraphs

Need help writing paragraphs? What is a topic sentence? What organization should I use?

Check out Paragraph Structure at http://prezi.com/u93ie3wccvgq/copy-of-paragraph-structure/
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I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions about paragraphs.

Writing Tip #2-- Academic Writing

Academic Writing

Academic writing is a very formal type of writing used in academia. Since you are joining the academic world, you want to be able to write and to communicate in a way that is accepted by those who are involved in academia. It is the same principle as wearing the right clothes when you go out somewhere. You want to fit in. As you progress in your classes, you will become more comfortable with this type of writing.

Some things that may be different to you about academic writing are that it does not use abbreviations, symbols, bold or italicized text for emphasis, exclamation marks, slang, cliches, or informal wording. Also, contractions are not used (don't, didn't, wasn't, and so forth).

It doesn't mean you have to use five syllable words, but it does mean using an objective viewpoint instead of "I" and "you," for example.

I hope this tip helps as you begin your writing journey.

Writing Tip #1--Always Check the Rubric

Welcome to Alm-Writing Tips!

I will be posting additional tips and helpful hints to help you succeed in your writing and your academic experience. I am totally committed to learning across the lifespan, and while some of you may think you are too old to be in school, please know that you are never to old to learn. I applaud you on your decision to return to school.

TIP 1: ALWAYS CHECK THE RUBRIC
One thing I want all my students to know is to check the rubric before you turn in your writing assignment. I use this rubric for grading, and you can use it to make sure you have met the requirements of the assignment. The link to the rubric is on the assignment page. If you do this for every class you take, you increase your chances of a successful experience.