1. Introduction to APA StylisticsPart III: References How do I complete my references page?

2. Contents: Heading and entries The heading should read “References” on the first line. Make sure entries are alphabetized. References Page: Format

3. References entries: Indent All entries should have a hanging indent of 0.5” You can select all entries and format them at once by adjusting the paragraph settings to reflect a hanging indent

4. Reference entries: Capitalization Reference entries should follow APA-specific capitalization requirements: First letter of first word in titles : Guide to proper formatting Proper nouns in titles : Writing guides for American students First letter in first word after a colon in a title: Guide to proper formatting: Some rules to follow First letters in journal names: Journal of Criminal Justice

5. Reference examples: Journal article Contents: Author’s last name, author’s initials of first and middle names, year published, title, source, volume, issue, and page numbers Example: Sintic, C. H. (2008). APA guidelines for this course. Journal of Governors State University, 36(1), 5 – 7.

6. Reference examples: Book Content: Author’s last name, author’s initials of first and middle names, year published, title, publishing company city location, and name of publication company Example: Sintic, C. H. (2008). APA Guidelines for This Course. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

7. Reference examples: Newspapers Content: Author’s last name, author’s initials of first and middle names, date published, title, source, issue, page numbers Example: Sintic, C. H. (2008, March). APA guidelines for this course. Newsweek, 36, 5 – 7.

8. Reference examples: Electronic sources Content: Author’s last name, author’s initials of first and middle names, year published, title, retrieval date, and URL address Example: Sintic, C. H. (2008). APA guidelines for this course. Retrieved March 3, 2008, from http://www.governorsstate/articles.html