Communication Disorders: Citations

American Psychological Association (APA) style is commonly used for citing references in student papers in science and social science courses, such as Psychology, Nursing, and Social Work.

Citations

• help you avoid plagiarizing.
• show the careful work you have put into locating and exploring your sources thus allowing the reader to find your research sources.
• provide evidence for your arguments and adds credibility to your work by demonstrating that you have sought out and considered a variety of viewpoints on a given topic.
• allow you to acknowledge those authors who contributed to your learning and your work.
• demonstrate that you understand  the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally