Documentation Guide Supplement - WR 123, Spring 2008

Documentation Guide
Supplement to advice/models given in our Spring 2008 WR 123 textbook
Bedford Researcher (2nd Sprl. ed., Bedford-St. Martin's, 2006)
WR 123, Spring 2008, Prof. C. Agatucci

Read/Review these assigned BR chapters:

BR Ch. 14: "Avoiding Plagiarism" (pp. 188-195)
BR Ch. 17: "Understanding Documentation Systems" (pp. 237-240)

After reading BR Ch. 14 & Ch. 17, everyone should be aware that . . .

Plagiarism--whether intentional or unintentional--is a serious offence with serious consequences (see also WR 123 Syllabus);
Competent use of an established academic/professional documentation style is necessary to avoid plagiarism; and
There are many such academic/professional documentation styles, and our BR textbook devotes chapters only to four of the most common.

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Read the BR chapter devoted to your approved documentation style:

APA: BR Ch. 19 "Using APA Style":
See esp. 19b "How do I prepare the reference list?" (pp. 279-291), and
APA Quick Reference Box: "ENTRIES IN YOUR REFERENCE LIST" (pp. 275-276)
MLA: BR Ch. 18 "Using MLA Style":
See esp. 18b "How do I prepare the list of works cited?" (pp. 247-265), and
MLA Quick Reference Box: "ENTRIES IN YOUR WORKS CITED LIST" (pp. 242-243)
IF you are doubling up on a research project for another class AND you are required by your other instructor to use a documentation style other than APA or MLA, THEN see Cora to discuss ASAP! If your other instructor requires a different documentation style, then Cora will consult with that instructor and provide you with relevant advice and models for that documentation style upon request.

APA vs. MLA Style

1. BOOKS: Compare the differences between the following APA style (References) and MLA style (Works Cited) bibliographical entries for the same Book - our BR textbook:

APA Style for Books: See "Tutorial: How do I cite books using APA Style?" (p. 281)
and Applicable models:
14. One Author (p. 280) and 21. Book in an Edition Other Than the First (p. 282):

Palmquist, M. (2006). The Bedford researcher (2nd ed.). Boston: Bedford/St.
Martin's.

MLA Style for Books: See "Tutorial: How do I cite books using MLA Style?" (p. 249)
and Applicable models:
17. One Author (p. 247) and 26. Edition Other Than the First (pp. 248-250

Palmquist, Mike. The Bedford Researcher. 2nd ed. Boston: Bedford/St.
Martin's, 2006.

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2. PERIODICAL ARTICLES: Compare the differences between the following APA style (References) and MLA style (Works Cited) bibliographical entries for the same print Periodical articles:

APA Style for Periodical Articles:
See "Tutorial: How do I cite articles from periodicals using APA Style?" (p. 285)
and Applicable models:
36. Article in a Magazine (p. 284), plus 15. Two or More Authors (p. 280);
37. Article in a Newspaper (p. 286);
34. & 35. Article in a Journal . . . (p. 284)

Dawisha, A., & Dawisha, K. (2003, May-June). How to build a democratic Iraq.
Foreign Affairs, 82, 36-50.

Murphy, S. P. (2001, March 27). Decisions on status of tribes draw fire. Boston
Globe, p. A2.

Wood, M. (2000). Broken dates: Fiction and the century. Kenyon Review, 22 (3),
50-64.

MLA Style for Periodical Articles:
See "Tutorial: How do I cite articles from periodicals using MLA Style?" (p. 254)
and Applicable models:
47. Article in a . . . Magazine (p. 253), plus 18. Two or Three Authors (p. 247);
49. Article in a Daily Newspaper (pp. 253-254);
43. & 44. Article in a Journal . . . (p. 253);

Dawisha, Adeed, and Karen Dawisha. "How to Build a Democratic Iraq." Foreign
Affairs May-June 2003: 36-50.

Murphy, Sean P. "Decisions on Status of Tribes Draw Fire." Boston Globe 27
Mar. 2001: A2.

Wood, Michael. "Broken Dates: Fiction and the Century." Kenyon Review 22.3
(2000): 50-64.

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3. ONLINE DATABASE ARTICLES: Compare the differences between the following APA style (References) and MLA style (Works Cited) bibliographical entries for the same RESTRICTED-ACCESS (e.g. COCC Barber Library SUBSCRIPTION) Online Database Articles:

APA Style for Online Database Articles:
See "Tutorial: How do I cite articles from databases using APA Style?" (p. 290)
and Applicable models:
34. & 35. Article in a Journal . . . (p. 284);
37. Article in a Newspaper (p. 286); and
54. Article or Abstract Obtained through a Database (p. 288)

Arrandale, T. (2007, November 30). Disappearing species: Does Earth face a mass
extinction of plants and animals? [Full report.] CQ Researcher, 17 (42).
Retrieved April 3, 2008, from CQ Researcher Online database.

Fitzgerald, J. (2000). How will bilingual/ESL programs in literacy change in the
next millennium? Reading Research Quarterly, 35 (4). Retrieved October
10, 2007, from EBSCOhost Academic Search Premier database. Arrandale,

Koretz, G. (1997, July 21). Economic trends: Uh-oh, warm water." Business Week
p. 22. Retrieved October 10, 2007, from Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe:
Medical database.

MLA Style for Online Database Articles:
See "Tutorial: How do I cite articles from databases using MLA Style?" (p. 260)
and Applicable models:
43. & 44. Article in a Journal . . . (p. 253);
49. Article in a Daily Newspaper (pp. 253-254); and
74. Article from an Online Database or Subscription Service (pp. 259, 261),

Arrandale, Tom. "Disappearing Species: Does Earth Face a Mass Extinction of
        Plants and Animals?" [Full report.] CQ Researcher 17.42 (3 Nov. 2007). CQ
        Researcher Online. 2008. Central Oregon Community Col. Barber Lib., Bend,
        OR. 3 Apr. 2008.

Fitzgerald, Jill. "How Will Bilingual/ESL Programs in Literacy Change in the Next
        Millennium?" Reading Research Quarterly 35.4 (2000). Academic
        Search Premier. EBSCOhost. Central Oregon Community Col. Barber
        Lib., Bend, OR. 10 Oct. 2007.

Koretz, Gene. "Economic Trends: Uh-Oh, Warm Water." Business Week 21
July 1997: 22. Academic Universe: Medical. Lexis-Nexis. Central Oregon
Community Col. Barber Lib., Bend, OR. 10 Oct. 2007.

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4 WEB PAGES OR WEB SITES: Compare the differences between the following APA style (References) and MLA style (Works Cited) bibliographical entries for the same FREELY AVAILABLE Internet Web Sources:

APA Style for Freely Available Internet Web Pages & Web Sites:
57. Nonperiodical Web Document (p. 289)

Barton, D. (n.d.). A tale of two constitutions. [Issues and articles.] Retrieved October 16, 2007, from WallBuilders: Presenting America’s forgotten history and heroes with an emphasis on our moral, religious, and constitutional history Web site: http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=86

BETA: Belize Eco-Tourism Association. (n.d.) Retrieved October 16, 2007, from http://www.bzecotourism.org/

Grove, A. (1999, Spring). English 220: Deviance and the British novel.
           [Course Home Page.] Retrieved October 10, 2007, from the Alfred
           University, English Department Web site: http://las.alfred.edu/
           ~egl/grove/spring99/egl220/directory.html

Hallengren, A. (2004, June 29). Naguib Mahfouz: The son of two civilizations.
Retrieved October 10, 2007, from the Nobelprize.org Web site:
http://nobelprize.org/literature/articles/mahfouz/index.html

History of BETA. (n.d.). Retrieved October 16, 2007, from BETA: Belize Eco-Tourism Association Web site: http://www.bzecotourism.org/history.htm

Margaret Sanger Papers Project. (2000, October 18). Retrieved October 10,
2007, from the New York University, History Department Web site:
http://www.nyu.edu/projects/sanger/

Media giants. (2001, February). In Frontline: The Merchants of Cool (part 3).
Retrieved October 10, 2007, from the PBS Online Web site:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/giants/

WallBuilders: Presenting America’s forgotten history and heroes with an emphasis
on our moral, religious, and constitutional history. (n.d.). Retrieved October
16, 2007, from http://www.wallbuilders.com/

MLA Style for Freely Available Internet Web Pages & Web Sites:
See "Tutorial: How do I cite works from Web sites using MLA Style?" (p. 263)
and Applicable models:
78. Academic Course or Department Web Site (p. 261);
77. Work [Web Page] for a Professional or Commercial Web Site (p. 261); and
76. Entire Web Site (p. 261) - plus examples include Web sources with NO AUTHORS:

Barton, David. “A Tale of Two Constitutions.” Issues and Articles. WallBuilders: Presenting America’s Forgotten History and Heroes with an Emphasis on Our Moral, Religious, and Constitutional History. [n.d.] 16 Oct. 2007 <http://www.wallbuilders.com/LIBissuesArticles.asp?id=86>.

BETA: Belize Eco-Tourism Association. [n.d.] 16 Oct. 2007
<http://www.bzecotourism.org/>.

Grove, Allen. English 220: Deviance and the British Novel. Course Home Page.
Spring 1999. English Dept., Alfred U. 10 Oct. 2007 <http://las.alfred.edu/
~egl/grove/spring99/egl220/directory.html>.

Hallengren, Anders. "Naguib Mahfouz: The Son of Two Civilizations."
Nobelprize.org. 29 June 2004. The Nobel Foundation. 28 Jan. 2005
<http://nobelprize.org/literature/articles/mahfouz/index.html>.

“History of BETA.” BETA: Belize Eco-Tourism Association. [n.d.]. 16 Oct.
2007 <http://www.bzecotourism.org/history.htm>.

Margaret Sanger Papers Project. 18 Oct. 2000. History Dept., New York U.
10 Oct. 2007 <http://www.nyu.edu/projects/sanger/>.

"Media Giants." The Merchants of Cool. 2001. PBS Online. 2007. 10 Oct.
2007 <http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool/giants>.

WallBuilders: Presenting America's Forgotten History and Heroes with an
Emphasis on Our Moral, Religious, and Constitutional History. [n.d.] 16
Oct. 2007 <http://www.wallbuilders.com/>.

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Troubleshooting Tip:
NO AUTHOR given? = Unsigned >>> Start with the title of the source.

5. REFERENCE WORKS:

APA Style for Unsigned Entry or Article from an online dictionary or encyclopedia

Ecotourism. (2006). Dictionary.com unabridged (v.1.1). [Based on Random House unabridged dictionary, 2006 ed.] Retrieved October 16, 2007, from Dictionary.com Web site: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ecotourism

Human sexuality. (2007, October 16). Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. Retrieved October 15, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sexuality

MLA Style for Unsigned* Entry or Article from an online dictionary or encyclopedia

“Ecotourism.” Def. 1. Dictionary.com Unabridged. Vol. 1. [Based on Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2006 ed.] Dictionary.com. 2007. Lexico Publishing Group. 16 Oct. 2007 < http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ecotourism>.

“Human Sexuality.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. 15 Oct. 2007. Wikipedia Foundation. 15 Oct. 2007 < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sexuality>.

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6. FIELD SOURCES:

APA Style for Personal Communications, e.g. unpublished personal e-mail, interview, or letter:
See relevant models/advice in our BR textbook: items 47 & 48 (p. 297); and
BR 19a: item 12 (p. 279).

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MLA Style for Personal Communications, e.g. unpublished personal e-mail, interview, or letter:
See relevant models/advice in our BR textbook: items 61 & 62 (p. 257).

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APA style for Lecture (see also models in our BR textbook: item 49 (p. 287):

Green, R. (2006, October 6). Is America one nation under God? Lecture
presented at Rose Garden, Portland, OR.

MLA style for Lecture (see also models in our BR textbook: item 63 (p. 257):

Green, Rick. Is America One Nation Under God? [Lecture.] Rose Garden, Portland, OR. 6 Oct. 2006.

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For additional APA & MLA Style Documentation guidance and models, see also:
http://web.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr199documentation/APAvsMLADocumentation1.htm
[Above web page was prepared for my Spring 2008 WR 199 Online Documentation course.]

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