Cite Sources (APA)
FYI: ProQuest and Ebsco cite the sources for you. See directions on the above tab. The links you may not use, but thought we would include.
In-Text Citations (APA)
From the OWL Library:
Quotations:
If the author is not named in a signal phrase, place the author's last name, the year of publication, and the page number in parentheses after the quotation.
She stated, "Students often had difficulty using APA style," but she did not offer an explanation as to why (Jones, 1998, p. 199).
Paraphrase/Summarize (including any information you received from a source - even if you didn't quote it.)
APA style is a difficult citation format for first-time learners (Jones, 1998, p. 199).
More than two authors:
(Bandy & Page, 2003, p. 104).
For the online sources:
(Jones, 2003, para. 6).
Para: Paragraph
No need to include a title page and abstract for your paper.
ProQuest - Magazines and Newspapers
Don't forget to click 
Scholarly Sources to show the scientific journals. Please avoid Time, Newsweek, and other "pop" magazines.
Citing Sources
Cite your sources using APA Format.
Format for video:
Producer, P. P. (Producer), & Director, D. D. (Director). (Date of publication). Title of motion picture [Motion picture]. Country of origin: Studio or distributor.
Example:
Katzenberg, J. (Producer), Adamson, A. & Jensen, V. (Directors). (2001). Shrek [Motion picture]. United States: Dreamworks Animated.
For specific DVD information, try http://www.imdb.com/ .
Sample APA References
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