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As you finish writing your final papers for the quarter, we in the library would like to remind you to cite your sources properly.   Here are some resources that can help. Many of our library databases allow you to get the APA-formatted citation for an article that you can copy and paste into a [...]

If you’ve been meaning to learn how to get your research organized using RefWorks, this one-hour session on Thursday, December 8th is your chance! The webinar will cover the basics of creating an account, sending articles to RefWorks,  organizing folders, and creating APA formatted bibliographies.  Time will be provided to answer your burning ReWorks questions! [...]

Every quarter, the library receives a number of questions about how to create annotated outlines and annotated bibliographies.  You are usually required to create one or both of these tools as part of the writing process because they help you to think about your topic and organize your thoughts in preparation for writing your paper. [...]

As we approach the end of the quarter, many of you are working on your final papers, so we’d like to remind you to be sure to cite your sources.   Yes, you’ve heard it before, but failure to include accurate citations is considered academic dishonesty—specifically, plagiarism. To avoid accidental plagiarism, it’s helpful to keep track [...]

RefWorks 2.0 is now available to Capella learners, faculty, staff and alumni.  The new interface offers a clean look and improved navigation. All the functionality of RefWorks Classic is available in RefWorks 2.0.  The main difference is how you access the features and functions. The home page is organized into three main tabbed sections: References, [...]

For many learners, trying to follow the APA style guidelines can be an extremely frustrating process, especially when the item you’re trying to cite doesn’t fit neatly within a given category, for example, citing from a Website. Keep in mind there might be reasons why there aren’t clear citation examples. In this case, Websites don’t [...]

It’s that time of the quarter again: “I only have the author and the date.” “I only know the title!” “Help!  I used this quote, but now I can’t find the article again.” As learners are finishing their final papers, the library starts getting a lot of citation calls.  Now, the librarians aren’t necessarily APA experts…..  (See www.capellawritingcenter.com [...]

I haven’t found any peer-reviewed research on this yet, but I wouldn’t be too surprised if it were true. APA citation style is far from intuitive, and many learners see it as a giant hurdle.  Some days the librarians feel the same way.  So, why is APA citation style so difficult, and what can you [...]

The Library gets many questions about APA citation style, especially at the end of the quarter. While the Librarians are not APA experts, we do try to point you to helpful resources.  A question we get frequently is: What do I do if I can’t find a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) number associated with my [...]

In 2013, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is set to be released.  This will be the first new edition of the DSM in more than a decade. Over the last several years, professionals and advocacy groups have argued about the implications of many current DSM diagnoses, as well [...]