Advanced Research Methods II Module 3 PPT

1. Advanced Research
Methods II
Module 3: Building the Reference List

2. Learning Objectives
• Identify required elements for
APA-style reference entries
• Format references with correct
punctuation, order, and layout
• Alphabetize and structure a
reference list properly
• Apply APA guidelines for citing
multiple works by the same
author

3. APA Reference List: General Rules
Start on a new
page titled
'References'
1
Double-space all
entries
2
Use hanging
indents (0.5
inches)
3
Alphabetize by
author surname
4
Only include
sources cited in
the text
5

4. Reference Entry
Components
1. Author(s)
2. Publication year
3. Title of the work
4. Source (journal, publisher, URL,
etc.)

5. Multiple
Works by
One Author
• Order by year: oldest to newest
• Same year: use 'a', 'b', 'c' (e.g., 2020a, 2020b)
Example:
• Smith, J. (2020a). Title A...
• Smith, J. (2020b). Title B...

6. Group or
No Author
Group Author:
• American Psychological Association. (2020)...
No Author:
• Title of Work. (2021)...
• Alphabetize by the first significant word in the
title.

7. Formatting
Checklist
✓ Hanging indent applied
✓ Alphabetical order
✓ Italics used where required
✓ Periods and commas used correctly
✓ Only cited works included

8. Review and
Prepare
Be sure to:
• Complete Module 3 quizzes
• Revisit APA 7 reference list
guidelines
• Review additional module
resources