Citing a Journal Article
In ENGR 100W, your assignments will require you to use and cite journal articles, among other resources. You can refer to the following APA-style article citation when creating your reference list:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume numbe r(issue number), pages. doi: x.xxx/yyyy
APA Style Guide
APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. These resources refer to the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association:
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The APA Style Manual is an online, full-text version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, plus interactive lessons to support learning. It provides authoritative guidelines on formatting papers, citing sources, and writing in a clear, inclusive, and ethical manner.
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: The Official Guide to APA Style
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Call Number: 1st Floor Course Reserves: BF76.7.P83 2020The 'Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, seventh edition' is the official source for APA style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the 'Publication manual' also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process--from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make a impact with their work.
IEEE Style Guides
The Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a professional organization which covers many fields of engineering. IEEE has produced its own style for formatting and citing articles. Although ENGR 100W uses APA style, it's important to be familiar with IEEE style because it is commonly used in engineering publications.
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How to Cite References: IEEE Documentation StyleA quick guide to citing references in IEEE style.
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University of Pittsburgh IEEE Style GuideAn introduction to IEEE style for beginners.
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Murdoch University IEEE Style GuideAnother good introduction to IEEE style for beginners.
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IEEE Reference GuideAn in-depth, extensive guide to citing references in IEEE style.
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IEEE Editorial Style Manual for AuthorsAn extensive guide to writing and formatting articles in IEEE style.