Hello Everyone,

There is a lot in this week's module to learn. Don't feel as if you have to absorb it all at once and be perfect with in-text citations and corresponding reference lists. This is just the beginning, and give yourself some space to learn! Deep breaths, and let's check in. How are you doing? Are you struggling with anything? Did you have any "aha" moments where you felt you got it? Ask questions!

 

Nov 8 6:44am

Reply from Lai Man Kan

This is very useful, I have been struggling how to put the page numbers (e.g. p. or pp.) and the location of the names of the authors in different situations.  It is quite difficult for me to remember everything at once, but will review the notes from time to time to remind myself.


 
 

Nov 8 6:08am| Last edited Nov 8 6:11am

Reply from Michael Bell

wow....I learned a lot thanks     Putting citation at end of paraphrase and not end of pargraph was something I did not know


 
 

Nov 6 8:51pm

Reply from Mary Madden

Hi, This has been a great review ofin-text citations and reference lists. It's nice to see that you included a Smart Student video. I have watched many videos of her videos over the years and found them very helpful, She is thorough and concise.


 
 

Nov 5 6:36am

Reply from Eric Isen

Good learning ongoing. Great to gain clarity on the many "how to's" of APA. Thanks!


 
 

Nov 4 5:43am

Reply from Thomas Travers

There is so much information to try to absorb. The differences between three or more authors, { et, al } and book references, e-book references, etc. I am still confused on putting the reference after the sentence or before the sentence. Can you give me some examples. Not just one but two. Thank-you.


 
 

Nov 2 10:21am

Reply from Anthony Leo

I am definitely a "learn by doing" type of person. Like Scott and Amanda said, it will take actually writing in this style for it to really click for me. But, I did like the alliterative nature of "paranthetical paraphrasing." 


 
 

Oct 31 1:51pm

Reply from Amanda King

After reviewing this week's APA formatting on parenthetical paraphrasing I learned that the the citation is placed after the last sentence in the paraphrase and not at the end of the paragraph. I also learned that narrative citations are used for larger works rather than a specific part of a work. I think once I start using these types of references it will become more familiar. 


 
 

Oct 31 9am

Reply from Michael Bell

I have MBA degree and never knew there was so much I did not know about proper use of punctuation, proper use citing of research sources etc. I am enjoying what I have learned so far.  Thank you


 
 

Oct 27 8:01am

Reply from Thomas Travers

I didn't know the difference between parenthetical and narrative forms. There is the refence after the sentence and also after the paragraph. There is much information to take in. Very good information. However, she did not mention on how to reference something at the bottom of the page. I am also interested in this.


 
 

Oct 25 3pm

Reply from Scott Sudduth

Like Gregory, I am enjoying the process.  I am learning more about citations than I thought I would ever encounter.  It's a lot to absorb, but I think as I get into writing for other classes, it'll give me a chance to really apply the new style.


 
 

Oct 4 3:05am

Reply from Gregory Drury

just enjoying....

 

greg


 

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If is a joy to progress with APA Module 6, appreciating the structured approach to citations that mirrors the Science of Creative Intelligence's emphasis on systematic knowledge integration (Maharishi, 1995). No major struggles. The narrative citations feel intuitive for weaving sources into flow, like TM's effortless transcendence settling fragmented thoughts into coherence. Regarding using "et al." after the first mention clarifies multi-author works without redundancy, reducing cognitive load as shown in studies on streamlined information processing during meditation (Travis & Shear, 2010).
I will miss the two spaces after each sentence, for alternation between rest and activity, as with T.M. It helps distinguish where the pause is.
I do wonder if for modern e-books without page numbers, does APA 7th prefer paragraph numbers or section headings in parenthetical citations?

References
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. (1995). Science of being and art of living: Transcendental meditation. Maharishi University of Management Press.
Travis, F., & Shear, J. (2010). Focused attention, open monitoring and automatic self-transcending: Categories to organize meditation. 
Consciousness and Cognition, 19(4), 1083–1091.