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  • @sageseeker9197
    @sageseeker9197 4 роки тому +150

    I'm currently internally screaming trying to properly cite my research paper cursing whomever created this.

    • @69Fawn
      @69Fawn 4 роки тому +5

      Because college isn't hard enough!!!!!!

    • @chibi_undercover9663
      @chibi_undercover9663 4 роки тому +16

      Yeah, I spent more time getting the APA format right than on the content of my papers 🙃

    • @grace.t8646
      @grace.t8646 3 роки тому +2

      @@chibi_undercover9663 same!!!!!! I've only use MLA format my whole life.. ughh

    • @lisakeenan
      @lisakeenan 3 роки тому

      What kind available, spiral and..... Sorry I missed it

    • @lisakeenan
      @lisakeenan 3 роки тому

      How much do you charge for the different ones?

  • @sadiebaiza4704
    @sadiebaiza4704 4 роки тому +46

    This video made my life so much easier! Thank you for summarizing the key changes that were made. Now, it's time for me to get started on my paper!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! Good luck on your paper, you've got this!

  • @devanw6542
    @devanw6542 5 років тому +57

    Great vid! Just wanted to add: if you opt for the spiral-bound edition, it comes with tabs so you can find stuff faster :)

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  5 років тому +3

      Thanks you Devan! That's good to know :)

  • @MedicalCodingwithBleu
    @MedicalCodingwithBleu 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! I am a first time college student and finding your channel has made my life so much easier!

  • @BLARRACUENTE
    @BLARRACUENTE 2 роки тому +1

    OMG!! I have a Psychology and i was stomped on how it should look. Do's and Don'ts. It was highly informative. Thanks

  • @roanrovu3479
    @roanrovu3479 2 роки тому +25

    1. publisher location is no longer included
    2. shortened in-text citation for 3-authors
    3. include up to 20 authors in the reference list
    4. DOIs are now formatted as URLs
    5. Don’t include “Retrieved from” in front of URL
    6. Don’t include the format, platform, or device for ebooks
    7. Citing contributors
    8. New examples for online source types
    9. Use singular “they” as a gender-neutral pronoun
    10. Use descriptive phrases instead of labels
    11. Use exact age ranges
    12. More flexibility in font changes
    13. Simplified running head
    14. Running head is omitted in student papers
    15. Updated heading styles
    16. Use only one space after period
    17. Use double quotation marks for linguistic examples

    • @Optim40
      @Optim40 Рік тому +1

      Yea that "they" usage does not work.

    • @cheshirenevande4701
      @cheshirenevande4701 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Optim40 Singular they has been around since the 1500s, especially for people you do not know the identity of. So it does work and is much easier than typing "he or she" everytime.

  • @DaReens21
    @DaReens21 4 роки тому +15

    Extremely helpful. I shared this in my class discussion board!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +2

      Amazing, glad to hear it's helpful for your class 😎

  • @lynnreid8842
    @lynnreid8842 5 років тому +6

    Thank you, I love the clear and concise explanations that were provided for the new changes. I have always struggled with making sure my papers were formatted correctly because I just didn't know.

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  5 років тому

      Thanks for the kind words Lynn, glad it helped you :)

  • @171163foryou
    @171163foryou Рік тому

    You are amazing. Your description is very easy to understand and follow. Thank you!

  • @ElohoJoan
    @ElohoJoan 17 днів тому

    so direct and straight to the point.

  • @Aritul
    @Aritul 5 років тому +13

    This was really concise and helpful. Thank you!

  • @AikoKayo
    @AikoKayo 5 років тому

    I was using an auto citation program at my school and this video was very helpful in identifying that the program was not up to date and how to fix my citation. It was a nice time saver.

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  5 років тому

      Hey, I'm glad it helped! Scribbr has a citation generator that follows the 6th edition APA, you can also try it here :) www.scribbr.com/apa-citation-generator

  • @latonyalawrence3579
    @latonyalawrence3579 3 роки тому +1

    Everything has changed. Helpful and useful video. I say this because I'm trying to get my book. Published. I already have my book half complete have to get it laminated and proofread by my peers and. Have to handout sample booklets to my peers and publishing company too. They are already interested in publishing my book.

  • @cynthiathompson1641
    @cynthiathompson1641 Рік тому +2

    Thank you! This video was beneficial!

  • @IvonKhisa
    @IvonKhisa Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much for highliting the changes,,, I can now do my research

  • @helenamichaella4419
    @helenamichaella4419 4 роки тому

    Extremely helpful! I was very confused before watching this video! Thank you!

  • @tilakpanday4933
    @tilakpanday4933 3 роки тому

    Thanks for short and clear presentation

  • @samuelajayiconsults
    @samuelajayiconsults 3 роки тому

    WOW, SO TIMELY. THANK YOU

  • @gunsnypa1
    @gunsnypa1 3 роки тому

    great video, I'm enrolled in college now and this video was very helpful

  • @amberhardwick9672
    @amberhardwick9672 Рік тому +1

    Thanks so much very succinctly said. How many spaces between paragraphs in an essay?

  • @anaqanabri4170
    @anaqanabri4170 5 років тому +1

    Super helpful, clean & organized.

  • @asplencner
    @asplencner 5 років тому +2

    Very helpful! Clear and concise. Thank you!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  5 років тому

      Thanks for your comment Anita!

  • @madugujeremiah6911
    @madugujeremiah6911 2 роки тому

    Wow got great value from this, thank you ma.

  • @joshkoshb8360
    @joshkoshb8360 3 роки тому

    Thank you that helps me in my class :)

  • @conniepachicano8362
    @conniepachicano8362 3 роки тому

    Great video! Very helpful. Concise and clear. Thank you so much!

  • @DVM6
    @DVM6 4 роки тому

    Thank you and sharing with my students and my son.

  • @madhumitaathaley551
    @madhumitaathaley551 3 роки тому

    Thank you, for this amazing video !

  • @helenyeomans820
    @helenyeomans820 4 роки тому +2

    It's my understanding from the Concise student guide that the title page has changed:1) No running head, only page number 2) Title is now bolded 3) double blank space after title 4) name of department and institution after author of the research paper.

  • @toppointbusinessconsultanc4523
    @toppointbusinessconsultanc4523 3 роки тому

    This was very helpful. Thanks a lot.

  • @unorthodox7945
    @unorthodox7945 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video! What do you think would be the best resource for a scholarly project for the Master's in nursing? Thanks!!

  • @mohammadnazirfaqiri2937
    @mohammadnazirfaqiri2937 11 місяців тому +1

    it was really useful

  • @dannyvieira4485
    @dannyvieira4485 3 роки тому

    Wow, what a time to be alive

  • @fmari8251
    @fmari8251 5 років тому +1

    Nice and useful presentation, thank you!

  • @johneric3886
    @johneric3886 4 роки тому

    Good review, excellent energy expressed, Keep On Keepin On.

  • @jennysantamaria9950
    @jennysantamaria9950 4 роки тому

    Great information. You helped a lot with your examples.

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому

      Really glad to hear that Jenny! Thanks for the support 🧡

  • @risingpakistan1962
    @risingpakistan1962 3 роки тому

    Great effort Ma'am

  • @amitiittm2011
    @amitiittm2011 3 роки тому

    very informative session

  • @theswiftesttutor9012
    @theswiftesttutor9012 4 роки тому

    Great work!!

  • @nimalkasenarath1052
    @nimalkasenarath1052 3 роки тому

    excellent explanation... thank you so much

  • @iby6480
    @iby6480 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for a great video!

  • @cattleyaedelweiys7051
    @cattleyaedelweiys7051 4 роки тому

    such a helpful video. Thanks a lot!

  • @leticiasalatandre1867
    @leticiasalatandre1867 4 роки тому

    THANKYOU SISTER!🥰

  • @melaniachambilloconcha4186
    @melaniachambilloconcha4186 2 роки тому

    Very helpful, love your video, where I can find the pdf of the manual.

  • @almightyqueeenfly8340
    @almightyqueeenfly8340 5 років тому +3

    Please explain why it says don't include "Retrieved from" in the URL in number 5, however when number 6 example is given the "Retrieved from "is there. So, for ebooks do we keep "Retrieved from" Thanks for the clarification

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  5 років тому +3

      Hi there! Good spot :) It is indeed not needed to write "retrieved from" before any URLs or DOIs. That means, for ebooks, you no longer need to keep "retrieved from", just include is URL will suffice. I guess it takes some time getting used to these new guidelines ;)

  • @fitriramadhani6840
    @fitriramadhani6840 4 роки тому

    What a great video !

  • @roninbelle804
    @roninbelle804 3 роки тому

    Good information

  • @aroseprince
    @aroseprince 4 роки тому

    thank you so much jessica!

  • @naziakalyar7868
    @naziakalyar7868 4 роки тому +1

    thank you so much ma'am. m grateful.

  • @sergiorivaslamas
    @sergiorivaslamas 4 роки тому +1

    What a good news about this new apa edition. What about Microsoft Word including this new version. Will it be availabe though an update?
    The APA spanish version was great, but there were still some things that we had to do manually and I still have a doubt about long cites "more than 40 words". Thanks

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому

      Hi Sergio, glad you're liking the APA 7th edition! What in particular about citing more than 40 words that might be confusing? We might be able to help 😎

    • @sergiorivaslamas
      @sergiorivaslamas 4 роки тому

      @@Scribbr-us thanks. Well. It is about the indentation.
      I never was sure about using 1 inch of indentation on the first line of the long cite or to apply 1 inch to the ENTIRE paragraph. Thanks

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Sergio, for a block quote, you have to indent the entire quote to create a separate block of text 😊 We have an article that provides a more detailed explanation how to block quote, you can read it here ➡️ www.scribbr.com/citing-sources/block-quote/?

    • @sergiorivaslamas
      @sergiorivaslamas 4 роки тому +1

      @@Scribbr-us thanks it was helpful. In the spanish edition (6th version) block quote was supposed to be 2.5 cm (1 inch). But now I know it is only 0.5inch.

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому

      @@sergiorivaslamas I'm not sure about the Spanish version, so I would say it's best to check the manual and follow what it says 😊 If it's not specified, then use 0.5".

  • @jackwheeler27
    @jackwheeler27 3 роки тому

    So good.

  • @annehagues6323
    @annehagues6323 3 роки тому

    Do references still use a hanging indent after the first line?

  • @athhersaaimak3455
    @athhersaaimak3455 4 роки тому

    you are doing very well...Please make a video for making a rich bibliography in MS-Word..it would be most helpful..thank you

  • @purple9rain
    @purple9rain 4 роки тому

    No.5 @ 1:18 "You no longer need to write a "Retrieved from" unless it is required": By required you solely mean if the teacher specifically told us to? (Or is there another reason/way it would be required?) Thank you sooo much!! 😀💞

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +2

      You *only* need to write "retrieved from" is a *retrieval date* is needed. A retrieval date is needed if the online source you're citing is likely to change (e.g. Facebook page, dictionary entry, UpToDate article) This is to indicate that the version your readers retrieve may be different from the version you used.

  • @melikam.lavassani7795
    @melikam.lavassani7795 4 роки тому

    Woww so helpful God bless you I really needed that

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! 😎

  • @nicolinebirkwald3112
    @nicolinebirkwald3112 3 роки тому

    Wie sieht denn jetzt die Beschriftung von Tabellen und Abbildungen aus? Weiterhin kursiv über den Tabellen, aber doppelter Abstand zwischen den Zeilen?
    Wie werden die Quellen unter den Abbildungen angegeben?

  • @veravideiraamaral8441
    @veravideiraamaral8441 4 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @jennyrodriguez7166
    @jennyrodriguez7166 4 роки тому

    THanks so much!!!

  • @rebecaoliveira7095
    @rebecaoliveira7095 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!!

  • @aprilstube436
    @aprilstube436 2 роки тому

    Are there also known as features of APA style sheet?

  • @JustLife-mr8kf
    @JustLife-mr8kf 4 роки тому

    THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @tiffanyh8890
    @tiffanyh8890 4 роки тому

    The APA Citation Generator on your website hasn't been updated to 7th Edition citations. It's still including publisher location

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому

      Hi Tiffany, we are currently working on implementing the APA 7th edition! It's coming very soon 😎

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +1

      Hi! Just a little reminder that the Scribbr Citation Generator now support the APA 7th edition! You can check it out 😎 www.scribbr.com/apa-citation-generator/

  • @Ria_alexa-u6q
    @Ria_alexa-u6q 4 роки тому

    When formatting tables, please advise the use of doi??

  • @MariaJose-ln2qi
    @MariaJose-ln2qi 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this channel!:)

  • @jonetteperetik3203
    @jonetteperetik3203 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for doing this!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому

      You're so welcome Jonette!

  • @haileygood2277
    @haileygood2277 4 роки тому

    I love you thank you!!!

  • @dr.isaacwkingori4247
    @dr.isaacwkingori4247 4 роки тому

    great video. Was there change in table numbering from 6th edition where tables were numbered Table1 next as Table 2?

  • @shakespearaamina9117
    @shakespearaamina9117 4 роки тому

    Thank you 😊😍

  • @hanenelias3096
    @hanenelias3096 Рік тому

    Hey! How can we purchase the book online?

  • @backpackersstudiobd
    @backpackersstudiobd 4 роки тому

    If a journal ONLY says follow *APA indexing*, should I use the latest APA (7th ed.) or whichever I like or comfortable with?? Thanks.

  • @MonirMadrid-ps7xc
    @MonirMadrid-ps7xc 4 роки тому

    Thank you. I need a good topic for Master2 linguistics very soon please I'm in trouble.

  • @farhatriaz4378
    @farhatriaz4378 2 роки тому +1

    Reason behind these changes ?

  • @cameronpearce5943
    @cameronpearce5943 3 роки тому

    I'm mad this got changed, but I do agree with the changes. Let's just get a referencing format right and keep it that way

  • @saralaiche4245
    @saralaiche4245 4 роки тому

    Helpful.. thank you 🙂

  • @TeacherDanRogayan
    @TeacherDanRogayan 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this. I also made a video on Key Changes in APA 7th Edition.

  • @terrihillholtbey3758
    @terrihillholtbey3758 5 років тому +4

    Has the title page changed, I thought I saw somewhere that has changed?

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  5 років тому +2

      Hi Terri! Yes, in the 7th edition you no longer need to include the words "Running head:" in the running head. So your running head should only contain the paper title and page number :)

    • @MichaelSmith-yk5em
      @MichaelSmith-yk5em 5 років тому +1

      @@Scribbr-us Also, the title is no longer needed for student papers

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  5 років тому +4

      @@MichaelSmith-yk5em Hi Michael, a title is still needed for all types of paper. However, for *student papers* the running head (on the top left corner of each page) is not required unless your institution or instructor tells you otherwise :)

  • @purple9rain
    @purple9rain 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this extremely amazing helpful video!!! 😀 I am looking for a definitive answer that I just can't find: Is a Bibliography (works not cited but looked at) AN OPTION if we want to put it / if the teacher asks us too??? (After the Reference List) OR: Is Bibliography NOT a part of APA period. Every article I find is never absolutely clear on this. Thank you so much!
    Or is it that a Bibliography is not needed at all in your paper if your writing just an essay....but definitely needed if your doing a major paper like thesis? Is that the point.

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +1

      Hi there, that's a good question! A bibliography (like you said it's different from a reference list) is optional in APA style, if your teacher asks for it, then include it. It's always good to ask your teacher/supervisor about the requirements, because their instructions always override APA guidelines. Hope this answer your doubt sufficiently!

  • @fred9010
    @fred9010 4 роки тому

    Please clarify which month Spring is especially for those of us in Africa who only use Calender months!!!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Fred, we meant spring in the northern hemisphere, which is right now :) It’s best to first ask your supervisor or check the website of the journal you want to publish in to see which APA guidelines you should follow!

  • @purple9rain
    @purple9rain 4 роки тому

    The publisher location is not included anymore for either an actual book nor online books? Thank you!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +1

      That is correct. The publisher location is no longer needed :)

  • @paulcabalar
    @paulcabalar 4 роки тому

    Hello, isn't that in 1:27 the website name should be italicized, not the the title of article itself?

  • @stephanielaplante9119
    @stephanielaplante9119 4 роки тому

    On citing sources, specifically number six on the list, I see we no longer need to include the format, platform, or device for ebooks. Is this the same for textbooks found in websites like Bookshelf and Cengage? I also see it lists (retrieved from) on the slide for the number six change. Do we include retrieved from on ebooks or eliminate it in all URL's as number five suggested? Thank you!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому

      Hi Stephanie, good question! Yes indeed, ebooks also include online books. And no, you do not include "retrieved from" for ebooks anymore 😁

  • @Roooosie316
    @Roooosie316 4 роки тому

    The generator on your sight is out of date. Just did a website source and it says "Retrieved from" which is clearly stated in the video not to put that in. Can you update your generator?

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому

      Hey there, our citation generator currently still support the APA 6th edition, we are working on the update and it will be available very soon! Stay tuned 😄

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому

      Hi! Just a little reminder that the Scribbr Citation Generator now support the APA 7th edition! You can check it out 😎 www.scribbr.com/apa-citation-generator/

  • @zeinabalmohammad161
    @zeinabalmohammad161 4 роки тому

    What about heading level 4 in both editions please❤

  • @Deliriumz18
    @Deliriumz18 4 роки тому

    Thank youuuuuu !!!!

  • @thejonrezcontent5213
    @thejonrezcontent5213 4 роки тому +1

    Should I not include the word "internet" in the reference as it was a platform or device?

  • @azharuddinshaik7204
    @azharuddinshaik7204 4 роки тому

    Could you PLEASE share ALL these 17+ differences as Text in the description of video or at least in the chat / reply. Thanks Much !!!

  • @sharanpreetkaur1353
    @sharanpreetkaur1353 2 роки тому

    if we have 3 different authors with 3 different years then how to cite them in text citations?????

  • @tamimahmed1291
    @tamimahmed1291 5 місяців тому

    How to get the book from Bangladesh. Can u help?

  • @samuelbeyhan4453
    @samuelbeyhan4453 4 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @altrestrictionsclrd
    @altrestrictionsclrd 4 роки тому

    God damn, I was reviewing my biology IA paper for IB and noticed so many changes I had to make. Had it not been for this video, I would've definitely missed them. Thanks so much for the help!

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +1

      That's great to hear! Glad it was helpful :)

  • @lourdescaro5378
    @lourdescaro5378 4 роки тому

    do you know how i can cite a book chapter on the reference page?

  • @mohammadkhan9328
    @mohammadkhan9328 4 роки тому

    Is there any easy way out of learning how to cite? These guys keep on changing & its difficult to remember. Thanks

    • @wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303
      @wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303 3 роки тому

      Cite it as you would think in a paper and get it marked down. Hope that you have many other chances to submit papers for your grade. You cannot make the same mistake twice if you already know what made the mistake the first time right?

  • @safalyatri496
    @safalyatri496 4 роки тому

    How can I get its E-copy from Nepal plz proceed the process from here

  • @elisedejuan2184
    @elisedejuan2184 4 роки тому

    Thanssssomuch

  • @macfroilancambalon5614
    @macfroilancambalon5614 4 роки тому

    What should i do when the source is not organize

  • @lauradias5101
    @lauradias5101 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the video! Can anyone clarify me if when there are 3 authors you can place the first one and then et al? 3+ is including 3?

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +3

      Hi Laura, that's a good one! Yes, it is including 3. For the APA 7th edition, works with *three or more* authors is now shortened right from the first citation.

    • @lauradias5101
      @lauradias5101 4 роки тому

      Scribbr thank you so much!! Keep up with the good work 🧡

  • @carolyncastillo516
    @carolyncastillo516 5 років тому

    When writing the reference page, do we right align or center all of our references?

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  5 років тому +2

      Hi Carolyn, APA format references are left aligned. For references with more than one line of text, you will need hanging indents. ua-cam.com/video/aaRZeOQUYXg/v-deo.html at 2:27 will show you how to do it :)

    • @touseefkhalid1834
      @touseefkhalid1834 4 роки тому

      @@Scribbr-us plz explain point 2

  • @lizakeating670
    @lizakeating670 4 роки тому

    ERROR
    Hello, great video.
    However, in Citing Sources, I believe there is a typing error. Your example should show the entire source title in italics before the change ("T" is not italicized) as well as after the change once the location is deleted.

  • @aniolelseer7199
    @aniolelseer7199 2 роки тому

    It would be grammatical incorrect to use they when referring to signal person, since one can be either male or female.

  • @MelodyeW300
    @MelodyeW300 4 роки тому +1

    My spring or your spring?

    • @Scribbr-us
      @Scribbr-us  4 роки тому +2

      Haha good point! We meant spring in the northern hemisphere, which is right now :) It’s best to first ask your supervisor or check the website of the journal you want to publish in to see which APA guidelines you should follow!

    • @MelodyeW300
      @MelodyeW300 4 роки тому

      @@Scribbr-us lol thanks.

  • @AjalaKingsGreenstream
    @AjalaKingsGreenstream 4 роки тому +1

    I hate it here. APA needs to be even more simplified. No wonder people hate writing.