1. Order of References
* Alphabetical Order: References are listed alphabetically by the first author's last name. If there are multiple works by the same author, they are ordered chronologically, with the earliest publication listed first.
2. Reference Entry Format
* Basic Structure: Each reference entry follows a standard format:
* Author(s): Last name, First initial. (Year). *Title of work* (Edition). *Publication information* (if applicable).
* Specific Components:
* Author(s): List all authors, using last name and first initial. For more than 20 authors, list the first 19, followed by an ellipsis (...) and the last author's name.
* Year: The year of publication. If there are multiple publications in the same year by the same author(s), add a, b, c, etc., after the year (e.g., 2023a, 2023b).
* Title of Work: Capitalize only the first word of the title and any proper nouns. For journal articles, italicize the title; for books, italicize the title and subtitle.
* Edition: Include if it is not the first edition.
* Publication Information: Varies by source type:
* Journal Article: *Journal Title*, *Volume Number*(Issue Number), page range. DOI (if available).
* Book: *City, State*: *Publisher*.
* Website: Retrieved from *URL*.
* Other Sources: Follow APA guidelines for specific source types.
3. Formatting
* Hanging Indent: The first line of each reference entry is flush left, and subsequent lines are indented 0.5 inches.
* Double-Spacing: References are double-spaced throughout.
* Font: Use a standard font, such as Times New Roman or Arial, in 12-point size.
4. Example Reference Entries
* Journal Article:
* Smith, J. A., & Jones, B. C. (2023). The impact of technology on student learning. *Journal of Educational Technology*, *25*(2), 120-135. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-022-00453-w
* Book:
* Miller, W. E. (2022). *The psychology of motivation* (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
* Website:
* American Psychological Association. (2023). *Publication manual of the American Psychological Association* (7th ed.). https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/publication-manual
5. General Tips
* Accuracy: Ensure all information is accurate and complete.
* Consistency: Maintain consistency in formatting throughout the reference list.
* APA Manual: Refer to the latest edition of the *Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association* for detailed guidelines and specific examples.
Remember, a well-formatted reference page is essential for academic integrity and helps readers easily locate sources.