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Handbook

College ofArts & Sciences

concordia university

Practicum

portland

BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY

ENGLISHMUSIC

PSYCHOLOGY

2016-17

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THE PRACTICUM HANDBOOK COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY + PORTLAND

BIO 496 + CHM 496 + ENG 496 + MUS 496 + PSY 496 Effective 9-25-15

This booklet is a guide to understanding and successfully accomplishing a practicum experience that partially fulfills requirements for majors in biology, chemistry, English, music or psychology.

Purpose Statement

The practicum is designed to provide students with supervised work in the field of the student’s major so that they may better evaluate and comprehend the specific career choice they are considering.

Objectives

A. The student successfully completing this course will, in the area of knowledge: 1. make application of knowledge obtained in majors courses directly to the field

placement; 2. gain a clear understanding of job opportunities available with a degree in their field of

study; 3. read and interpret research specifically related to their field placement.

B. The student successfully completing this course will, in the area of attitudes:

1. adopt an attitude of lifelong learning in the area of their chosen work; 2. display and support high ethical standards in the profession. 3. demonstrate a sensitivity to and respect for human diversity.

C. The student successfully completing this course will, in the area of skills:

1. enhance their individual and group communication skills; 2. develop their personal style of leadership for work in the field of their major; 3. demonstrate the skills necessary to be successful in their particular field placement.

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Practicum Procedures and Policies

A. Students will receive three semester credits for each 135 hours they are actively engaged in journaling, research, outside reading in preparation for the practicum, and working at their practicum site.

B. The hours and dates of practicum activity must be recorded in a Practicum Journal (see Attachment B).

C. The minimum number of credits for practicum experiences is 3 semester credits. Students majoring in Psychology may receive a maximum of 6 semester credits.

D. Practicums can be paid or volunteer experiences. Paid experiences are funded through the Practicum Host.

E. Students will be covered under the insurance policy of their Practicum Host. Students are responsible for knowing the insurance policy of their Practicum Host.

F. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from Practicum sites.

G. Students are expected to perform the duties of their Practicum in a manner that is professionally appropriate and consistent with the behavioral expectations of all Concordia students.

H. The Faculty Practicum Advisor (as directed by the Department Chair) will assist the student in identifying sources of appropriate potential practicum experiences. In addition, the Practicum Contacts/Websites (Attachment F) provides a list of some phone numbers and/or web sites of organizations that offer practicum experiences. It is the responsibility of the student to make the arrangements for the practicum.

I. Students must identify a Practicum Site Supervisor who is able and agrees to develop a practicum experience for the student and who will verify that the work has been completed by the student. The Practicum Site Supervisor must fill out and sign the Practicum Proposal (Attachment A).

J. Students must have a Faculty Practicum Advisor who has signed the Practicum Proposal (Attachment A) for the student to participate in the practicum.

K. The Practicum Proposal (Attachment A) must be completed and turned in to the Faculty Practicum Advisor by the second Wednesday of the term in which they are carrying out the practicum or, in the case of summer, by May 15 of the summer term in which they intend to carry out the practicum. Students may not begin practicums prior to officially enrolling in the course.

L. A minimum of two meetings per semester will take place between the Faculty Practicum Advisor, the Practicum Site Supervisor, and the student. The Faculty Practicum Advisor is responsible for filling out the Practicum Site Supervisor-Faculty Practicum Advisor Mid- Practicum Meeting Form (Attachment C). If extenuating circumstances (e.g. distance of the site, dates of the practicum) prevent an in-person meeting from occurring, the Faculty

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Practicum Advisor will determine an alternative form of evaluation with the Practicum Site Supervisor. Every attempt should be made by the Faculty Practicum Advisor to meet face- to-face with the Practicum Site Supervisor.

M. The Faculty Practicum Advisor will identify a mutually-agreeable hour-long meeting time for a biweekly seminar with the student(s) during the term of the practicum. Seminar attendance is mandatory. Any legitimate reasons for absences must be cleared with the Faculty Practicum Advisor prior to the scheduled meeting time and must be made up by the student at a later time. The purpose of the seminar is to discuss progress in the practicum and identify solutions to problems that may be occurring. A record of the nature of the discussion must be place in the Practicum Journal (Attachment B) by the student after each seminar session.

N. The Practicum Site Supervisor must fill out and return to the Faculty Practicum Advisor the Final Practicum Evaluation Form (Attachment D). The Faculty Practicum Advisor, the Practicum Site Supervisor, and the student shall meet face-to-face, if at all possible, to discuss the Final Practicum Evaluation Form. The Faculty Practicum Advisor files the original copy of this form with the Academic Advisor of the student.

O. Upon completion of the practicum, students must submit the following items to the Faculty Practicum Advisor for evaluation and storage by the Friday before finals week of the semester during which the practicum will be completed:

1. The completed Practicum Journal (Attachment B) 2. A 10 to 15-page Practicum Reflection Paper (Attachment E) assessing how their

practicum experience has affected their view of their future professional activities.

P. All practicum students for a given term will present an 8-minute summary of the important lessons learned in their senior project. Students are encouraged to provide this in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, video, or other visual media. This will be accomplished at the Senior Symposium that would also include thesis students for the term. The public will be invited and lower division students would be encouraged to attend.

Q. All practicum courses are graded on a P/NP basis. The Faculty Practicum Advisor, in consultation with the Practicum Site Supervisor, is responsible for assigning the grade for the practicum.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

PRACTICUM FLOWCHART FOR STUDENTS

Keep working! Attending seminars! Journal! – until

completion of Practicum.

Participate in final practicum

evaluation (Attachment D). Give Practicum

Journal to Faculty Practicum Advisor.

Write final reflection paper

according to directions and

submit to Faculty Practicum Advisor.

(Attachment E)

Present 8-minute talk at Senior Symposium highlighting impact of

practicum on your professional

development.

Let Faculty Supervisor

know if you are

encountering difficulties!!!

Participate in mid-practicum meetings with Faculty Practicum

Advisor and Practicum Site Supervisors and sign off

on form.

(Attachment C)

Attend practicum seminar meetings

as scheduled. Read

supplementary materials.

Student begins practicum and

makes daily records in journal.

(Attachment B)

Student contacts practicum site, interviews, and identifies a Practicum Site Supervisor. Practicum Site Supervisor and student fills

out Practicum Proposal (Attachment A) and student gives to Faculty Practicum Advisor. [By the second Wednesday of the term or

May 15 if summer]

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ATTACHMENT A

PRACTICUM PROPOSAL

Introduction of the Concordia University Practicum Program: Concordia University seeks to

provide its students with real-world experiences in fields related to their chosen or

contemplated professions. We are dependent on professionals in the various disciplines to

assist us by providing that experience. We seek a good match between the competency and

area of expertise of the Practicum Site Supervisor and the interests and needs of the Practicum

student. The practicum experience grants 3 semester hours of credit for approximately 135

hours of work in clinic, agency, hospital, office, laboratory, or place of business. The university

is extremely grateful for the many individuals who have provided high-quality experiences to

our students through the years. The practicum experience is often a life-changing experience

for the student.

Expectations of the Practicum Site Supervisor:

If an individual decides to become a Practicum Site Supervisor, they will be expected to do the

following:

1. Provide meaningful activities in a relatively safe environment for the student that will

assist that student in deciding upon the profession as a future direction.

2. Provide oversight of the activities of the student, allowing as much independent action

by the student as is possible under the professional guidelines at work.

3. Evaluate the activities of the student and offer constructive criticism of his or her activities.

4. Meet with the Concordia University Faculty Practicum Advisor at both a mid-term and

final point in time to provide formal evaluation of the experience and assistance in

improving the experience for the future.

5. Provide assurance that the student’s activities will be covered by the liability insurance of

the organization sponsoring the practicum and, if required, direct the student to obtain a

current Certificate of Insurance from Concordia University demonstrating its own liability

coverage under the university’s general liability coverage of the student while in the

practicum. (See the * below for more details.)

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6. Contact the Concordia University Faculty Practicum Advisor immediately if there

are concerns about the behavior or performance of the student.

7. Direct all questions about the practicum to the Concordia University Faculty

Practicum Advisor.

Again, Concordia is deeply appreciative of your willingness to assist us in this process.

Name of Practicum Site Supervisor: __________________________________________

Organization Supervisor Represents: _________________________________________

Practicum Site (Location or Branch): _________________________________________

Practicum Site Supervisor’s Address: _________________________________________

Practicum Site Supervisor’s Work Phone Number: ______________________________

Practicum Site Supervisor’s E-mail: __________________________________________

Request your Practicum Site Supervisor to describe in this space the specific nature of your activities in this practicum, the dates of the practicum, and the amount of time you will be working on these activities.

Nature of activities:

Proposed start and end dates of the practicum.

Total anticipated hours the practicum will entail:

_________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________

SIGNATURE OF PRACTICUM SITE SUPERVISOR DATE

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ACADEMIC PRACTICUM

STUDENT AGREEMENT & RELEASE

Students must submit this completed form to their Concordia University Faculty Practicum Advisor prior to starting a Practicum and no later than the second Wednesday of the term in which the Practicum will be completed or May 15 if the Practicum is to be completed in summer term.

THIS IS A RELEASE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

I, , Concordia University Portland ID# am a student at Concordia University Portland and plan to undertake a practicum during the following dates at the following location (please print):

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________ ORGANIZATION NAME PRACTICUM SITE SUPERVISOR NAME

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________ ORGANIZATION ADDRESS CITY / STATE / COUNTRY

_________________________________________________ _________________________________________ PRACTICUM SITE SUPERVISOR PHONE PRACTICUM SITE SUPERVISOR E-MAIL

Concordia University Portland itself does not control the way in which this educational opportunity is structured or operates. In granting credit for an internship, the University affirms that, to the best of its judgment, the experience is an appropriate curricular option for students in a liberal arts program of study and worthy of academic credit but makes no other assurances, expressed or implied, about any travel and living arrangements the student has made. Concordia University Portland does not knowingly approve internship opportunities which pose undue risks to their participants. However, any internship or travel carries with it potential hazards which are beyond the control of the college and its agents or employees.

INSURANCE COVERAGE: I have sufficient health, accident, disability and hospitalization insurance to cover me during my internship; I further understand that I am responsible for the costs of such insurance and for any expenses not covered by this insurance, and I recognize that does not have an obligation to provide me NAME OF HOST ORGANIZATION

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I assume full responsibility for any undisclosed physical or emotional problems that might impair my ability to complete the experience, and I release

from any liability for injury to myself or damage to NAME OF HOST ORGANIZATION

or loss of my possessions. Some practicums or internships may require liability insurance depending on the specific site. (See the * below for more details.)

PERSONAL CONDUCT: I understand that the responsibilities and circumstances of an off-campus Practicum may require a standard of decorum which may go beyond the code of conduct of Concordia University Portland, and I indicate my willingness to understand and conform to the professional, social, and cultural standards of the Practicum site. I further understand that my conduct and performance may determine whether future practicums are available. I agree that I will conduct myself so as not to compromise Concordia University Portland in the eyes of individuals and organizations with which it has dealings, and I acknowledge the Concordia Faculty Practicum Advisor’s responsibility for setting rules and interpreting conduct for this purpose. I agree that should the Concordia Faculty Practicum Advisor decide that I must be terminated from my Practicum because of conduct that might bring the program into disrepute or the Practicum site into jeopardy, that decision will be final and may result in the loss of academic credit.

GENERAL RELEASE: I understand that Concordia University Portland reserves the right to make cancellations or changes in cases of emergency or in the general interest of the Practicum program.

It is further expressly agreed that the Practicum site and use of any and all of its facilities shall be undertaken by me at my own sole risk and that Concordia University Portland shall not be liable for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions, or causes of actions, whatsoever to me or property arising out of or connected with the Practicum and with the use of any services, or facilities associated with the Practicum, whether or not sponsored by Concordia University Portland; and I do hereby expressly forever release and discharge Concordia University Portland from any claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions, or causes of action, arising from or related to any acts of active or passive negligence on the part of Concordia University Portland and/or its officers, employees, or agents.

_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________ STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE OF AGREEMENT

_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH AGE

_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN DATE (if student is under age 18 at time of internship/practicum)

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Faculty Practicum Advisor Agreement:

I agree to supervise the practicum of the above- named student and will meet the requirements stated in the Practicum Policy and Procedure Guidelines.

_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________ STUDENT NAME (Print) STUDENT ID NUMBER

_____________________________________________________ PRACTICUM ADVISOR NAME (Print)

Assistant Director: I have confirmed that this student is enrolled in the Practicum course at the time they are carrying out the practicum.

_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SIGNATURE (see box below) DATE

Course #: 496 CRN: ________________ Semester & Year:

_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SIGNATURE (see box below) DATE

*In order to obtain a Certificate of General Liability Insurance from Concordia University’s insurance company, the student must petition his/her Department Assistant Director. The Assistant Director will send a copy of this completed form to Denny Stoecklin in Business Services and he will request the certificate from the insurance company. The Practicum student has the responsibility to make sure the certificate has been forwarded to the host organization.

NOTE: THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE TURNED IN TO YOUR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR NO LATER THAN THE FOLLOWING DATES:

For FALL Semester Practicum: Second Wednesday of the term For SPRING Semester Practicum: Second Wednesday of the term For SUMMER Semester Practicum: May 15

THE ORIGINAL COMPLETED FORM WITH ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN NO LATER THAN

THE FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE TERM OF THE PRACTICUM. ALL PARTIES SHOULD RETAIN A COPY OF THE COMPLETED FORM.

Sonja Baumeister Assistant to the Dean – Theology, Performing & Visual Arts, & Humanities (GRW-315) Ruth Stephens Assistant to the Dean – Psychology (GRW-315K) Kaycee Gillespie Assistant to the Dean – Math/Science (L-114)

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ATTACHMENT B

PRACTICUM JOURNAL GUIDELINES

The student will keep a Student Journal throughout the practicum experience. This journal should be created in Microsoft Word and available to the Faculty Practicum Advisor as requested. For each day worked, the journal should include dates and times worked, as well as a brief description of the work performed on the particular date and any resulting thoughts and/or feelings. It can also be used as a forum for reflection on the frustrations, joys, discoveries, etc. during a particular day. The journal is the best resource for the Practicum Reflection Paper. It is highly recommended that your journal entries be saved electronically in two locations to avoid loss.

Example Journal Entry for Environmental Management:

June 22, 2003 Start: 8:00 AM Stop: 4:00 PM

Hours Worked: 8 Cumulative Hours Worked = 27

Worked in the field today. Collected soil samples from near the Columbia Slough to bring back to the office to test for lead content. Evaluated samples in the laboratory using a standard soil testing kit that tests for nutrient deficiencies and classifications of soil. We sent the results to the DEQ for further evaluation. A lot of paperwork and administrative “hoops” to deal with in our evaluations – not exactly the best part of the job.

Example Journal Entry for Psychology:

March 14, 2003 Start: 4:30 PM Stop: 8:30 PM

Hours Worked: 4 Cumulative Hours Worked = 16

Worked on intake today. Kids sent to us are so young and so messed up by adults in their lives. "P" is 10 years old - diagnosed with post-traumatic stress related to abuse and neglect. I am finding it so hard to stay objective. These kids tear my heart out.

These entries should be written at the end of each work shift and should be kept sequentially throughout the experience. A final copy of the entire Journal in electronic format must be

submitted by the Friday before finals week of the term in which the practicum was completed.

B

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ATTACHMENT C

PRACTICUM SITE SUPERVISOR FACULTY PRACTICUM ADVISOR

MID-PRACTICUM MEETING REPORT FORM

Date of Meeting: _____________________________________________________________

Student: ___________________________________________________________________

Practicum Site: ______________________________________________________________

COMMENTS CONCERNING STUDENT PROGRESS TO DATE –

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________ ________________________________________ FACULTY PRACTICUM ADVISOR SIGNATURE STUDENT SIGNATURE

________________________________________________ PRACTICUM SITE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE

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ATTACHMENT D

FINAL PRACTICUM EVALUATION FORM

Date of Final Evaluation: _______________________________________________________

Student Name: ______________________________________________________________

Practicum Site: ______________________________________________________________

IN EACH CATEGORY BELOW, PLEASE CIRCLE ONE RATING FOR EACH EXPECTATION:

5 = Excellent 4 = Good 3 = Satisfactory 2 = Below Expectations 1 = Expectation not yet attempted

PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR –

1. Overall understanding of the agency’s organization and goals ........ 5 4 3 2 1

2. Exhibits professional relationship(s) with co-workers ...................... 5 4 3 2 1

3. Efficiently and responsibly carries out work responsibilities ............ 5 4 3 2 1

4. Handles any conflicts that may arise in a professional manner ......... 5 4 3 2 1

Comments: __________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

ATTITUDES –

1. Demonstrates respect for career path reflected in this experience . 5 4 3 2 1

2. Displays an attitude of life-long learning in the field ........................ 5 4 3 2 1

3. Displays and supports high ethical standards ................................... 5 4 3 2 1

Comments: __________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

D

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KNOWLEDGE –

1. Demonstrates fundamental knowledge of the basic

Information/knowledge required to succeed in this field ................ 5 4 3 2 1

Comments: __________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

SKILLS –

1. Demonstrates fundamental knowledge of the basic

skills required to succeed in this field ................................................ 5 4 3 2 1

Comments: __________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Would you recommend this student continue working toward a career in this field?

YES NO

Explain your answer in detail below: ______________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________ __________________________________________ PRACTICUM SITE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE FACULTY PRACTICUM ADVISOR SIGNATURE

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ATTACHMENT E

PRACTICUM REFLECTION PAPER GUIDELINES

PRACTICUM REFLECTION PAPER GUIDELINES –

1. The reflection paper should be between 10 and 15 pages in length.

2. Either MLA or APA style must be utilized in writing the paper. Copies of the

respective manuals are available in the library. If you have a question about which style to use, contact your Faculty Practicum Advisor.

• Formatting guides are available in this handbook. • Additional formatting guides are available on the Concordia website

at: http://www.cu-portland.edu/academics/academic-resource-center/writing-center/student-and-faculty-resources

3. The paper should cover the following –

A. Provide a detailed account of the activities you were involved with

during your practicum.

B. Describe the skills, values and knowledge you have gained from the experience.

C. Identify and discuss the greatest frustrations as well as the greatest joys during the experience.

D. Explain how the experience has modified/changed your view of a potential career path.

E. Suggestions you would have for the improvement of the experience for those yet to accomplish a practicum.

4. The final draft of the paper, including title page, should be submitted to the

Faculty Practicum Advisor by the Friday before finals week of the semester during which the practicum will be completed.

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PRACTICUM: ___ 496

College of Arts & Sciences

PROOF OF ENROLLMENT

To be completed by student and academic advisor

DEADLINE FOR FORM:

Summer Semester Practicum: February 15 prior to practicum Fall Semester Practicum: April 15 prior to practicum Spring Semester Practicum: September 15 prior to practicum

___________________________________________________ ___________________________

STUDENT NAME STUDENT ID NUMBER Course #: ____ 496 CRN _____________ Semester & Year ____________________________ ___________________________________________________

FACULTY PRACTICUM SUPERVISOR (Print name)

___________________________________________________ ___________________________

STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE ___________________________________________________ ___________________________

ACADEMIC SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE DATE

Submit original to: Assistant to Dean of CAS Copy in student file: ____________

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Running head: THE WRITING CENTER 1

The Writing Center: APA and its

Formatting and Mechanics

Imma Goodwriter

Concordia University

Even the

cover

page has

a page

number

Title of Paper

Name of

Student

University

The APA running header should be the title of the

paper or a shortened version of the title

The essay title may be longer than the header but

should not exceed 12 words

“Running head:” should

appear only on the title page –

use the “Different First Page”

button.

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THE WRITING CENTER 2

Abstract

This is where the student writes a concise summary of the main points depicted

throughout the essay. An abstract is typically used in longer papers, whereas it may be

excessive for short papers. M. Ed. professors typically do not require abstracts. If unsure,

the student ought to confirm whether the abstract is required by the professor. If the

student is unable to ask the professor, it is best to write the abstract as a precaution. The

abstract serves as a brief summary of the paper and addresses various key points made

throughout the essay. Think of it as separate from the paper – it is not an introduction, but

a separate piece that tells readers what they can expect in the paper. It is okay if it is

repetitive with the introduction.

Keywords: APA, style, mechanics, voice, citations, formatting

Do not indent!

Key terms presented

throughout paper

The abstract should be 150-250 words long

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THE WRITING CENTER 3

The Writing Center: APA and its Formatting and Mechanics

This paper serves as a template for academic prose in APA Style. This style was

originally developed by social scientists, but has since been adopted and expanded on by other

fields. The style is straightforward and avoids superfluous language, focusing on ideas and not

on flowery presentation. It generally avoids passive voice, preferring active voice, and does not

use personal pronouns such as “I,” “you,” “we,” or “our” unless specifically referring to the

writer.

In-Text Citations

A signal phrase makes the distinction between the writer and the source clear.

Essentially, the writer is introducing the citation: The author (year) stated, “ . . . ” (p. #).

However, the use of the signal phrase is up to the writer’s discretion. The writer may instead opt

to cite a source without a signal phrase: Words, words, words, “ . . . ” (Author, year, p. #).

I. Short citations may not exceed 39 words

A. Direct quotation with a signal phrase:

1. According to Montague (2009), “ . . . ” (p. 412).

B. Direct quotation without a signal phrase:

1. “The person who has had more experience of hardships can stand more firmly in the

face of problems than the person who has never experienced suffering” (Dalai Lama,

n.d., p. 18).

C. Summarizing, which is also called paraphrasing, generally follows the same format as

direct quotations. Paraphrases do not require a page number, though students may still

include one.

Include the full title again on the first line of the first page of text

APA Style uses headings to

separate and classify paper

sections. See page 5.

Occasionally a source without a known date is used.

In this case the writer states “n.d.” (no date) in place

of the year.

Indent each

paragraph

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II. Long citations, or block quotes, are 40+ words

A. Fritjof Capra (1996) wrote:

In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries the medieval worldview, based

on Aristotelian philosophy and Christian theology, changed radically. The

notion of an organic, living, and spiritual universe was replaced by that of

the world as a machine, and the world machines became the dominant

metaphor of the modern era. (p. 19)

III. Number of Authors

A. One or two authors

1. Montague and Birkett (2003) “ . . . ” (p. 43).

2. “ . . . ” (Montague & Birkett, 2003, p. 43)

B. Three to five authors

1. First time: Capulet, Singh, and Stein (1962) “ . . . ” (p. 652).

2. Second time: Capulet et al. (1962) “ . . . ” (p. 652).

C. Six or more authors

1. Every time: Orwell et al. (1984) “ . . . ” (p. 68).

IV. Multiple Works, Same Parenthetical Citation

A. “ . . . ” (Jackson, 2013; Watanabe, 2007)

Indent the block quote 1/2 inch. The parenthetical citation should come after the closing punctuation

mark and does not require its own closing punctuation mark. Block quotes do not need quotation marks.

When citing, the word “and” is

used in signal phrases whereas

an ampersand is used in

parenthetical citations.

Notice that “et” is not followed by a period, but “al.” is.

Et al. is an

abbreviation of

the Latin “et

alii” meaning

“and others”

Separate works

by a semicolon

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V. Indirect Sources

A. Indirect sources are sources within sources; think of it as citation inception. They occur

when the writer cites another writer’s citation. For example, imagine that Yamaguchi

(2008) cited Walker (2003). If the writer intends to use Walker’s quote as provided in

Yamaguchi’s article, the writer must use Walker as an indirect source:

1. Walker (2003) stated “ . . . ” (as cited in Yamaguchi, 2008, p. 312).

Headings

Headers can be tricky at first, but they are relatively easy once the writer is accustomed to

using them. Think of them as subcategories. Each subcategory may have its own subcategory,

which then may also have its own subcategory. These categories and subcategories are also

called headings or levels. Naturally, the headings go in numerical order, but may bounce back

and forth (e.g., Level 1 > Level 2 > Level 3 > Level 3 > Level 2 > Level 3 > Level 4 > Level 5).

APA Headings

Level Format

1 Centered, Bold, All Major Words Capitalized

2 Left-aligned, Bold, All Major Words Capitalized

3 Indented, bold, and lowercase, with a period. Begin body text after the period.

4 Indented, bold, italicized, and lowercase, with a period. Begin body text after the

period.

5 Indented, italicized, and lowercase, with a period. Begin body text after the period.

Concordia University

The College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences

The department of psychology.

Introduction to psychology, PSY 201.

Final exam.

The writer should include

the secondary source only

(here, Yamaguchi) in the

References section.

Level 1 Heading

Level 2 Heading

Level 3 Heading - make note of the lowercased text and period.

Text immediately follows the Level 3,4, and 5 Headings; just

pretend that the heading is the paragraph’s opening sentence.

Level 4 is the same as Level 3, except it is italicized.

Level 5 Heading - just like the Level 4 Heading, but not

bold.

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References

The References page must begin on its own page and is double-spaced

throughout. It is alphabetized by the first letter of whatever comes first in the reference

(typically author last name). The order of the authors within the individual reference

should match the order provided in the original source. Each reference begins aligned to

the left and is then indented in subsequent lines. The first five examples depicted below

are for academic journal articles. This is the most common source for APA papers

because journal articles are generally peer-reviewed academic sources. For journal

articles found online, if a DOI number is available, include it at the end of the reference.

If not, students may use a URL (web address) with “Retrieved from” before it, or may

simply cite the article as print (no DOI or URL). At the bottom of the page below, there

are examples for books and websites.

Explanation

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References

Last Name, A. A., (Year). Title of article: Capitalize the first letter after a colon. Title of

Journal or Periodic in Italics, volume number(issue number), page number - page

number. doi: ##################

McNamee, H., Lloyd, K., & Schubotz, D. (2008). Same sex attraction, homophobic

bullying and mental health of young people in Northern Ireland. Journal of Youth

Studies, 11(1), 33-46. doi: 10.1080/13676260701726222

Madge, N., Hewitt, A., Hawton, K., Jan de Wilde, E. Corcoran, P., Fekete, S., . . .

Ystgaard, M. (2008). Deliberate self-harm within an international community

sample of young people: Comparative findings from the Child & Adolescent Self-

harm in Europe (CASE) Study. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry,

49(6), 667-677.

Schenk, A. M., & Fremouw, W. J. (2012). Prevalence, psychological impact, and coping

of cyberbulling victims among college students. Journal of School Violence,

11(1), 21-37. Retrieved from http://journalofschoolviolence/issues/11/1/

Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location:

Publisher.

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from

http://Web address

More than seven authors

Any authors over seven

are not included, and an

ellipses is used to

separate the sixth author

from the last author

Web document or report format:

Book format:

The original article listed the authors as such: Nicola Madge, Anthea Hewitt, Keith

Hawton, Erik Jan De Wilde, Paul Corcoran, Sandor Fekete, Kees van Heeringen,

Diego De Leo, and Mette Ystgaard. We omitted Heeringten and De Leo.

For one to seven authors, list all author names.

Examples

Journal article format:

If there is no doi number

for a journal article

retrieved online, students

may include the URL

instead or simply cite as

print (no doi or URL).

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Joe Smith

Professor Maria Bernardos

English 206

12 February 2014

Title

This paper provides a template for MLA style. MLA is often used in the humanities.

MLA papers should be in 12 point, Times New Roman font, and should be double-spaced

throughout.

IN-TEXT CITATIONS

For MLA in-text citations, use the author’s last name and the page number. For example, “Words

words words” (AuthorLastname #) or “MLA is the best” (Smith 7). If the author is named in the

text before the quote, then you can just use the page number. For example: As Smith states,

“words words words” (7). Any quote that is longer than four typed lines should be “blocked.”

For example: According to Purdue OWL,

Block quotes should begin on a new line and are indented. They do not use quotation

marks, and unlike in other citations, the citation information comes after the quote’s

ending punctuation. They should still be double-spaced, though. Block quotes should be

used sparingly, and only when it is important to include a large amount of text in the

original author’s words – otherwise, paraphrase most of the text and only quote important

bits. (7)

HEADERS

Headers are acceptable in MLA papers, though not required. Use them at your professor’s

discretion. Headers should be in a different style than the main sections, like smaller caps. When

you do use headers, the paragraph after the header starts flush left and is not indented.

Your header should be your last name and

the page number. This header should be on

every page. Use the “Insert Page Number”

option in Word and then add your last

name.

Your name

Your professor’s name

Course number

Date, in this order (day, month, year)

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Works Cited

Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium

of Publication.

Gillespie, Paula, and Neal Lerner. The Allyn and Bacon Guide to Peer Tutoring. Boston: Allyn,

2000. Print.

Bronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre. Ed. Margaret Smith. Oxford: Oxford UP, 1998. Print.

Burns, Robert. "Red, Red Rose." 100 Best-Loved Poems. Ed. Philip Smith. New York: Dover,

1995. 26. Print.

Editor, author, or compiler name (if available). Name of Site. Version number. Name of

institution/organization affiliated with the site (sponsor or publisher), date of resource

creation (if available). Medium of publication. Date of access.

"How to Make Vegetarian Chili." eHow. Demand Media, n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2009.

Author(s). "Title of Article." Title of Journal Volume.Issue (Year): pages. Medium of

publication.

Duvall, John N. "The (Super)Marketplace of Images: Television as Unmediated Mediation in

DeLillo's White Noise." Arizona Quarterly 50.3 (1994): 127-53. Print.

Dolby, Nadine. “Research in Youth Culture and Policy: Current Conditions and Future

Directions.” Social Work and Society: The International Online-Only Journal 6.2 (2008):

n. pag. Web. 20 May 2009.

Your works cited page should begin on a new

page (use Insert > Page Break) and should have

the words “Words Cited” centered on the first

line of the page.

Book with two authors.

Book with an editor. Editor is

named after the title, with “Ed.”

A poem or short story in a collection should be in

quotes, with the collection title afterward in italics.

Indent the

second line

of text.

An article from a website. If there

is no organization affiliated with

the site, use “n.p.” If there is no

date of resource creation, use “n.d.”

Basic format for citing a

website. Use the

information you can find.

Basic format for citing a book.

Basic format

for citing an

article from a

periodical.

Article from an online periodical.

You do not need to include the

URL, but you should specify

“Web” and provide the date of

access at the end.

If the source does not have page

numbers, use “n. pag.”

Article from a periodical.