This e-learning module teaches students how to classify citations as examples or non-examples of APA style. It begins with introducing key terms and recapping APA citations. Students then watch videos about APA citations and take a knowledge check. The module includes guided practice identifying proper and improper APA citations. It concludes by congratulating students on learning the objectives of defining terms and classifying citations by APA standards.

1. SGM1 Task 3: Create a Mockup of
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2. Welcome to Module 4:
Classify Examples and Non-Examples
of APA Citations
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3. As you work through this module,
keep in mind our Learning Objectives.
By the end of this module, you will know how to:
Define:
● coherency
● style
● tone
● plagiarism
● citation
● example
● non-example
Identify APA and
MLA citations
Classify APA
citations into two
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Examples and
Non-Examples
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4. Introduction:
Let’s recap the vocabulary you learned in Module 3
”describes the way that the elements in our sentences and paragraphs hang together
to produce meaning.”
If something has coherence, its parts are well-connected and work together to help the
reader make sense of the information.
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5. the way a writer writes. It is commonly described as the author’s “voice” and includes
their syntax, preferred word choice, and tone.
Four main types of style are:
Expository Narrative Persuasive Descriptive
is the author’s attitude about a topic.
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6. presenting someone else’s ideas as your own, with or without their consent, by
incorporating them into your own work.
is a quotation or an explicit reference to a source of information. An APA citation is the style
developed by the American Psychological Association and is the generally accepted style of
citing sources.
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Plagiarism
APA Citation
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A learning objective of this course is centered on
understanding a specific style of citations called
APA citations.
You may be thinking, “What is an APA Citation?” Watch the video below to learn more and take
notes as you watch.
Youtube:
What is APA Citation? (2:14)
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Another learning objective of this course is to be able to classify a
citation as either an example or a non-example of APA style.
Remember that APA was developed by the American Psychological
Association, and is currently in its seventh edition.
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Let’s define two new vocabulary words you have likely heard and
seen before.
An example is something that follows a given rule or has a given characteristic.
Examples of birds are an eagle, a flamingo, and a parakeet
Image Citation: Flickr Citation: NeedPix Citation: Wikipedia
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A non-example is a little harder to define. A non-example is the opposite of
an example. It’s also a more broad concept.
A non-example of a bird could be…
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Image Citation: WikiMedia
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Video Examples
Click here to learn about the Basics of APA
In-Text Citations and their role.
Youtube: APA 7th Edition: The Basics of APA in-Text
Citations (3:48)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opp259YvaoE&ab
_channel=Scribbr
Click here to learn more about APA 7th
Edition format.
Youtube: In-text citations made easy: APA 7th edition
format (16:22)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWZCXPoBo-
k&ab_channel=SmartStudent
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12. Knowledge Check #1
1. What does APA stand for?
A. American Psychological Association
B. Apple Pie Association
C. American Physicians Association
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13. Knowledge Check #1
2. What edition is being used for APA citations?
A. 6th
B. 7th
C. MLA
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14. Knowledge Check #1
3. Why would the author Jane Doe be cited as
“Doe, J.?”
A. To sort citations by author’s gender.
B. To sort citations by author's first name and highlight
gender bias.
C. To sort citations by author’s last name and lessen gender
bias.
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15. Knowledge Check #1
4. How would the book “Moby Dick” be cited in
APA style?
A. MOBY DICK
B. Moby Dick
C. Moby Dick
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16. Knowledge Check #1
5. What is an in-text citation?
A. The citation found on the references page.
B. The most important part of the citation.
C. The part of the citation that is put in your
written work.
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17. Guided Practice
Directions:
Now you will practice identifying APA citations. Click the button labeled “Example” (lights up) if
the item you see is a proper APA citation. Click the button “Non-Example” if it is not a proper
APA citation.
Example Non Example
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18. Example Non Example
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● Correct answer: learner hears an audible “ding!” and a green check mark.
● Incorrect answer: learner gets a “try again” pop up
● If the learner earns a score of 80% or below, they are rerouted back to read through the module and practice before the next attempt.
[APA Examples shown here]
Developer Notes:
● APA citation items are shown one at a time with no time limit.
● A total of 10-15 items are shown for guided practice.
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19. Knowledge Check #2
1. True or False: This is an example of an APA citation.
Iowa State University. (n.d.). Writing Course Goals/Learning
Outcomes and Learning Objectives. Center for Excellence
in Learning and Teaching.
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20. Knowledge Check #2
2. Which of these is a non-example of an APA citation?
A. “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville
B. Melville, H. (1922) Moby Dick
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21. Knowledge Check #2
3. On the next screen, match the two APA Citations to
the correct column (Example and Non-Example)
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22. Examples Non Examples
Deer, John. The Evolution of a
Post-Modern Society.
Jeong, L. (1990) The Evolution of
a Post-Modern Society.
Doe, J. (1991) The Apple Doesn’t
Fall Far
Carter, T. (1980) The Circle of
Life
Doe, J. (1991) The apple doesn’t
fall far.
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23. Knowledge Check #2
4. True or False: This an example of an APA citation.
Jack London (1906) White Fang
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You now know how to:
Define:
● coherency
● style
● tone
● plagiarism
● citation
● example
● non-example
Identify APA and
MLA citations
Classify APA
citations into two
categories:
Examples and
Non-Examples
Designer notes:
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on screen.