Library Resources

TYPES OF LITERATURE AND THEIR USES

Are used for checking facts and looking up short answers. Such as encyclopedia, almanacs, atlas, yearbooks, etc.

Are a specific kind of reference book used for checking the definition and spelling of a word, finding synonyms, and getting a brief overview of a subject

Help to understand a subject. The presentation may be basic or detailed, depending on the purpose and scope of the book. Most books take a year or more to be published, so they generally contain older information than journals and magazines. Many books have indexes in the back, which will help you find specific information in the book.

Are sources of current information. Periodicals are published at least once a year and include newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletters, etc.

• Journals and Magazines - These are for current scientific information. Most reputable scientific journals have a peer-review system. Before an article is published, it is reviewed by experts in the field. Note that “magazines” are similar in size and format, but target consumers instead of professionals

• Newsletters - These are for current information

APA BIBLIOGRAPHIC FORMAT

Understanding a Bibliographic Citation.

Advocacy for persons who are poor There are many styles for citing bibliographic references. However, most citations contain the same elements, although their order and appearance may differ. American Psychological Association (APA) is the standard bibliographic style followed by SJDEFI.

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (APA) CITATION

APA which stands for American Psychological Association is a common social sciences formatting style for essays and papers. It is commonly used to cite sources in psychology, education, and the social sciences. The APA style originated in a 1929 article published in Psychological Bulletin that laid out the basic guidelines.

The American Psychological Association 7th edition (APA 7)

Is an author-date style, meaning in-text citations (author, year) are used to acknowledge the author(s) of ideas and quotes you have included in the body of your assignment. The details of these citations are then included in a reference list, organized alphabetically, at the end of your assignment.

APA in-text citations

An APA in-text citation consists of the author’s last name and the year of publication (also known as the author-date system). If you’re citing a specific part of a source, you should also include a locator such as a page number or timestamp. For example: (Smith, 2020, p. 170).

APA references

APA references generally include information about the author publication date, title, and source.

EXAMPLE APA References:

Smith, T. (2020). The citation manual for students: A quick guide (2nd ed.). Wiley

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