Referencing is an essential aspect of academic and scholarly writing that ensures proper attribution of sources, demonstrates research integrity, and helps readers find the materials used to support the writer's arguments. Referencing is the practice of acknowledging the sources of information used in a piece of academic or scholarly work. When conducting research, writers often consult various books, articles, websites, and other materials to gather information and support their arguments. Why Referencing? Giving Credit to Original Authors: Referencing allows writers to acknowledge and give credit to the original authors or creators of the information, ideas, or quotes used in their work. It demonstrates academic integrity and ethical research practices by recognizing the contributions of others. Allowing Verification and Further Exploration Avoiding Plagiarism Demonstrating Extensive Research Following Academic Standards: Different academic disciplines and institutions often have specific referencing styles they prefer (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago). What is Citation? Citations can appear as in-text citations, which are brief references within the body of the paper, or as footnotes/endnotes, depending on the citation style being used. In-text citations are more common and are typically used in styles like APA (American Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association). When a writer includes a citation in their work, they are essentially pointing readers to the exact source from which the information was obtained. This is typically done by mentioning the author's name, publication year, and, if applicable, page numbers. Citation, in the context of academic or scholarly writing, refers to the act of providing a reference or acknowledgment within the text to indicate the source of specific information, ideas, or quotes used in the paper. Citations are used to give credit to the original authors or creators of the information being used and to allow readers to locate the full reference in the bibliography or reference list. Popular Referencing Styles There are different referencing styles, such as APA (American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern Language Association), Chicago, Harvard, and others. Each style has its own specific format and guidelines for citing different types of sources, including books, journals, websites, interviews, and more. These styles dictate how to present the author's name, publication year, title, publisher, page numbers, and other relevant details in a consistent and standardized manner. What is APA Style: The American Psychological Association (APA) introduced the seventh edition of its Publication Manual in 2019, which brought some changes and updates to the citation and referencing guidelines. Here are examples of how to format references in APA style for various types of educational research sources according to the seventh edition: Examples of APA Styles Reference entry for a journal article: John

1. Referencing and Its Styles
And Citation
DR.NAHEED BI
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
FACULTY OF EDUCATION, TEERTHANKER MAHAVEER UNIVERSITY
MORADABAD

2. What is Referencing?
Referencing is an essential aspect of academic and scholarly
writing that ensures proper attribution of sources, demonstrates
research integrity, and helps readers find the materials used to
support the writer's arguments. Referencing is the practice of
acknowledging the sources of information used in a piece of
academic or scholarly work. When conducting research, writers
often consult various books, articles, websites, and other materials
to gather information and support their arguments.

3. Why Referencing?
 Giving Credit to Original Authors: Referencing allows writers to
acknowledge and give credit to the original authors or creators of the
information, ideas, or quotes used in their work. It demonstrates
academic integrity and ethical research practices by recognizing the
contributions of others.
 Allowing Verification and Further Exploration
 Avoiding Plagiarism
 Demonstrating Extensive Research
 Following Academic Standards: Different academic disciplines and
institutions often have specific referencing styles they prefer (e.g., APA,
MLA, Chicago).
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4. What is Citation?
 Citations can appear as in-text citations, which are brief references within the body of
the paper, or as footnotes/endnotes, depending on the citation style being used. In-text
citations are more common and are typically used in styles like APA (American
Psychological Association) and MLA (Modern Language Association).
 When a writer includes a citation in their work, they are essentially pointing readers to
the exact source from which the information was obtained. This is typically done by
mentioning the author's name, publication year, and, if applicable, page numbers.
 Citation, in the context of academic or scholarly writing, refers to the act of providing a
reference or acknowledgment within the text to indicate the source of specific
information, ideas, or quotes used in the paper. Citations are used to give credit to the
original authors or creators of the information being used and to allow readers to locate
the full reference in the bibliography or reference list.

5. Difference Between citation and
Reference
Basis for comparison Citation Reference
Meaning Citation is a way of
disclosing within the main
body. That the quote,
Image, Chart, statistics
etc. are taken from
outside source.
Reference is a list which
contains all the sources
which have been sought
or cited while writing the
article or assignment.
Use It informs the readers the
basic source of
information.
It informs the reader, the
complete sources of
information.
Purpose To indicate the source of
the material taken.
To support or criticize an
argument or point.
Placement Presented in the bracket Presented endnote or end

6. Popular Referencing Styles
 There are different referencing styles, such as APA
(American Psychological Association), MLA (Modern
Language Association), Chicago, Harvard, and others. Each
style has its own specific format and guidelines for citing
different types of sources, including books, journals,
websites, interviews, and more. These styles dictate how to
present the author's name, publication year, title, publisher,
page numbers, and other relevant details in a consistent
and standardized manner.

7. What is APA Style:
The American Psychological Association (APA)
introduced the seventh edition of its Publication
Manual in 2019, which brought some changes and
updates to the citation and referencing guidelines.
Here are examples of how to format references in APA
style for various types of educational research sources
according to the seventh edition:

8. Examples of APA Styles
 Reference entry for a journal article:
Johnson, L. S., & Smith, A. B. (2018). The impact of technology
integration on student engagement. Journal of Educational Technology,
25(2), 78-93.
 Reference entries for a book:
Piaget, J. (1970). Science of education and the psychology of the child.
Orion Press.
 Reference entries for a dissertation:
Brown, M. K. (2015). The effects of cooperative learning on
mathematics achievement in elementary schools (Doctoral
dissertation). University of California, Los Angeles.

9. Examples of APA Styles
Book with Single Author:
Author, A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of the book: Subtitle if applicable.
Publisher.
 Smith, J. A. (2020). Educational Psychology: A Comprehensive Guide.
Academic Press.
Book with Multiple Authors:
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title of the
book: Subtitle if applicable. Publisher.
 Example:
 Johnson, R. M., Williams, S. K., & Davis, P. L. (2018). Educational Psychology:
Theories and Practice. Pearson.

10. Examples of APA Styles:
Journal Article:
 Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title
of the article. Title of the Journal, volume number(issue number),
page range. DOI
 Example:
 Anderson, E. M., & Smith, L. M. (2019). Assessing the Impact of
Technology Integration in the Classroom. Educational Technology
Research and Development, 67(2), 413-431.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-018-9653-y

11. Examples of APA Styles
 Online Journal Article with No DOI:
 Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title of the
article. Title of the Journal, volume number(issue number), page range. URL
 Example:
 Brown, S. A., & Miller, L. T. (2021). The Role of Inclusive Education in Promoting
Student Well-Being. Journal of Educational Psychology, 113(4), 589-605.
https://www.examplejournalwebsite.com/article123
 Edited Book:
 Editor, A. A. (Ed.). (Year of Publication). Title of the book: Subtitle if applicable.
Publisher.
 Example:
 Johnson, P. L. (Ed.). (2017). Advances in Educational Research: Volume

12. Examples of APA Styles
 Springer.
 Conference Proceedings:
 Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title
of the paper. In A. A. Editor & B. B. Editor (Eds.), Title of the
conference proceedings (pp. page range). Publisher.
 Example:
 Smith, R. J., & Davis, M. P. (2020). Enhancing Pedagogy through
Technology Integration. In E. S. Brown & P. J. Johnson (Eds.),
Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and
Technology (pp. 78-93). Academic Press.

13. Examples of APA Styles
 Online Source (Website):
 Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day of Publication). Title of the webpage or
document. Website Name. URL
 Example:
U.S. Department of Education. (2022, June 15). National Assessment of
Educational Progress. https://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard
Dissertation or Thesis:
 Author, A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of the thesis or dissertation (Doctoral
dissertation or Master's thesis). Name of the Institution.
 Example:
Johnson, S. M. (2018). Assessing the Impact of Professional Development on
Teacher Effectiveness (Doctoral dissertation). University of California, Los
Angeles.

14. These are just a few examples of how to format
references in APA style according to the seventh
edition. Remember to follow the specific guidelines
provided in the Publication Manual or your
institution's requirements for your educational
research papers.