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These instructions need to be followed: CDFS 412 BOOK/MOVIE ANALYSIS PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
200 points (17% of full course grade)
Due: MIDNIGHT (11:59 P.M.) July 22, 2016
This assignment requires that students apply the information they learned in class, the textbook, and three selected
research studies to the characters and events in a movie or book of your choice. Each student must choose one movie or
novel that features adolescents (ages 10-20) and adolescent issues. Select from the list on eCampus, or choose another
with the approval of your instructor.
YOUR PAPER SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS, ALL OF WHICH SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED
WITH APA-STYLE HEADINGS:
1. Introduction & Transition (approximately 1 page):
The goal of this section is to introduce your main topic or the focus of your paper. Your selected adolescent
issue should be the primary focus of this section, not the novel/movie.
A. Identify the KEY adolescent issue (e.g., identity and parent-child relationships) addressed in your paper, and
explain it in your own words. Then, citing the textbook, your selected articles, and any other necessary sources,
discuss what is known about your topic. In other words, this section of your paper should read like a
“regular” research paper you’d write for any course.
B. Next, identify your selected book/movie. Then, transition to the literature review section of the paper by stating
exactly what you will accomplish over the following pages of the paper (see the example on eCampus for
inspiration on this section).
2. Descriptions of the Three Selected Research Studies (2-3 pages):
Review three research studies on your selected adolescent issue. State the authors and publication date of the
article you chose from the professional, peer-reviewed journal. Include this information in a bolded APA-style
header for each study. Each summary should be between 1/2-3/4 pages long, and should answer the following
questions in a balanced fashion:
· What were the research questions about your adolescent issue addressed in the study?
· How did they do the study?
· What is the major research finding about your adolescent issue?
· What can be concluded about your adolescent issue based on this study?
Hint: Your instructor realizes that reading journal articles can be challenging, and in this context, summarize
means summarize to the best of your ability. Do not try to convey every detail of the peer-reviewed journal articles
in your summaries, paraphrase only the articles’ abstracts, or focus on a single paragraph or section of any of the
articles. Be certain that your summary is written entirely in past tense and is completely in your own words. Any
wording that is not your own must be enclosed in quotation marks and cited appropriately. You should not
discuss the movie in this section of the paper.
3. Examples from the Book/Movie (approximately ¾ -1 page):
In this section, illustrate your adolescent issue with at least three short descriptive examples from the movie/book.
You can highlight sequences of events in the plot, character details, verbal statements, non-verbal actions, or any
combination of examples from the media source. Make it clear that you’ve carefully read the book or watched the
movie, and that you understand book/film. This also provides you the opportunity to demonstrate that you can
identify your paper’s key issues in the “real world.”
Don’t try to summarize the entire film or book: Just focus on points that fit with your selected adolescent issue
Book/Movie Assignment 2
and the elements that are related to your literature review summaries in the previous section of the paper. DON’T
FORGET TO ENCLOSE ALL DIRECT QUOTES IN QUOTATION MARKS AND TO INCLUDE CITATIONS
AS APPROPRIATE.
4. Evaluation (1 page):
Finally, evaluate the accuracy of the portrayal of your adolescent issue in the book/movie. Answer the following
questions, and support your answers by referring to the literature you reviewed above, the text, and the course as a
whole:
1) What elements of the portrayal of your adolescent issue were accurate? Be specific and describe how these
elements were based in reality. Provide evidence for your conclusions by referring to the findings of the three
studies you just reviewed, and be sure to cite the source(s)!
2) What elements were inconsistent with the research, were inaccurate, or were myths, misconceptions,
stereotypes, or exaggerations about this adolescent issue? When discussing inaccurate elements, briefly state
what should have been changed in order to make the portrayal more realistic of adolescence. Provide evidence
for your conclusions by referring to the findings of the three studies you just reviewed, and be sure to cite the
source(s)!
Identify and describe at least 2 elements (e.g., 1 accurate example & 1 exaggeration; 2 exaggerations; 2 accurate
examples). Don’t forget to cite your sources: The sources of your information for your evaluations must be
clearly cited in APA format. Strong evaluations will have citations to all three articles and possibly the course
textbook.
5. References (1 page):
A. Submit a references page in APA format. Be sure to include your three research articles, your selected book or
movie, and any additional reference books or articles on this list (e.g., the textbook).
B. Ensure that the in-text citations in the body of your paper follow APA style. The in-text citations must clearly
delineate the sources used from your own work, and all statements needing a reference must contain one.
You will also be graded on the following criteria:
– Overall paper quality (see the assignment rubric for more information).
– Writing, Formatting, etc.:
A. Include a title page with your name, the name of the movie or book, and the movie’s year of release or the
book’s publication date.
B. Your paper should be no longer than 6 full pages of text (the title and references pages do not count in this
total), and must follow basic APA formatting conventions:
1) All pages INCLUDING THE TITLE PAGE must be formatted in 12-point Times New Roman font, be
double-spaced, and have 1” margins on all sides.
2) Include a header with your last name and page number in the top right corner of all pages. This header should
also be in 12-point Times New Roman font.
3) If using Word 2007, you must remove the extra half space added after each paragraph by default. This
is particularly important in the references page, as this extra half space is a violation of APA style.
4) If using earlier versions of Word, double-check that the right and left margins are 1”, not 1.25”, as this
is also a violation of APA style.
C. Double-check to make certain that your writing is clear and free of grammatical and spelling errors, typos, etc.
– Your Book/Movie selection and its appropriateness for the paper.
Book/Movie Assignment 3
– Your article selections. Submit your 3 selected research articles in pdf format to the assignment dropbox with your
paper. If you do not submit these copies, you will earn zero points in this area, regardless of the suitability of your
articles.
– Effective use of direct quotes (see the assignment rubric for more information on how this will be graded).
– Responsiveness to feedback on practice assignments (see the assignment rubric for more information).
SUBMISSION: You must submit your paper in two places in eCampus. Submit the FULL PAPER ONLY to TurnItIn
(portal in this folder). Submit YOUR THREE ARTICLES to the Assignment Dropbox (also in this folder). Your paper
will not be graded until you have submitted these materials in both places.
Deduction for Late Submission: There is a 10-point penalty for each day the paper is submitted late. Weekends and
holidays count in calculating this penalty. Regardless of reason, no papers will be accepted after 8 A.M. on August

Book/Movie Assignment 1
CDFS 412 BOOK/MOVIE ANALYSIS PAPER INSTRUCTIONS
200 points (17% of full course grade)
Due: MIDNIGHT (11:59 P.M.) July 22, 2016
This assignment requires that students apply the information they learned in class, the textbook, and three selected
research studies to the characters and events in a movie or book of your choice. Each student must choose one movie or
novel that features adolescents (ages 10-20) and adolescent issues. Select from the list on eCampus, or choose another
with the approval of your instructor.
YOUR PAPER SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS, ALL OF WHICH SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED
WITH APA-STYLE HEADINGS:
1. Introduction & Transition (approximately 1 page):
The goal of this section is to introduce your main topic or the focus of your paper. Your selected adolescent
issue should be the primary focus of this section, not the novel/movie.
A. Identify the KEY adolescent issue (e.g., identity and parent-child relationships) addressed in your paper, and
explain it in your own words. Then, citing the textbook, your selected articles, and any other necessary sources,
discuss what is known about your topic. In other words, this section of your paper should read like a
“regular” research paper you’d write for any course.
B. Next, identify your selected book/movie. Then, transition to the literature review section of the paper by stating
exactly what you will accomplish over the following pages of the paper (see the example on eCampus for
inspiration on this section).
2. Descriptions of the Three Selected Research Studies (2-3 pages):
Review three research studies on your selected adolescent issue. State the authors and publication date of the
article you chose from the professional, peer-reviewed journal. Include this information in a bolded APA-style
header for each study. Each summary should be between 1/2-3/4 pages long, and should answer the following
questions in a balanced fashion:
· What were the research questions about your adolescent issue addressed in the study?
· How did they do the study?
· What is the major research finding about your adolescent issue?
· What can be concluded about your adolescent issue based on this study?
Hint: Your instructor realizes that reading journal articles can be challenging, and in this context, summarize
means summarize to the best of your ability. Do not try to convey every detail of the peer-reviewed journal articles
in your summaries, paraphrase only the articles’ abstracts, or focus on a single paragraph or section of any of the
articles. Be certain that your summary is written entirely in past tense and is completely in your own words. Any
wording that is not your own must be enclosed in quotation marks and cited appropriately. You should not
discuss the movie in this section of the paper.
3. Examples from the Book/Movie (approximately ¾ -1 page):
In this section, illustrate your adolescent issue with at least three short descriptive examples from the movie/book.
You can highlight sequences of events in the plot, character details, verbal statements, non-verbal actions, or any
combination of examples from the media source. Make it clear that you’ve carefully read the book or watched the
movie, and that you understand book/film. This also provides you the opportunity to demonstrate that you can
identify your paper’s key issues in the “real world.”
Don’t try to summarize the entire film or book: Just focus on points that fit with your selected adolescent issue
Book/Movie Assignment 2
and the elements that are related to your literature review summaries in the previous section of the paper. DON’T
FORGET TO ENCLOSE ALL DIRECT QUOTES IN QUOTATION MARKS AND TO INCLUDE CITATIONS
AS APPROPRIATE.
4. Evaluation (1 page):
Finally, evaluate the accuracy of the portrayal of your adolescent issue in the book/movie. Answer the following
questions, and support your answers by referring to the literature you reviewed above, the text, and the course as a
whole:
1) What elements of the portrayal of your adolescent issue were accurate? Be specific and describe how these
elements were based in reality. Provide evidence for your conclusions by referring to the findings of the three
studies you just reviewed, and be sure to cite the source(s)!
2) What elements were inconsistent with the research, were inaccurate, or were myths, misconceptions,
stereotypes, or exaggerations about this adolescent issue? When discussing inaccurate elements, briefly state
what should have been changed in order to make the portrayal more realistic of adolescence. Provide evidence
for your conclusions by referring to the findings of the three studies you just reviewed, and be sure to cite the
source(s)!
Identify and describe at least 2 elements (e.g., 1 accurate example & 1 exaggeration; 2 exaggerations; 2 accurate
examples). Don’t forget to cite your sources: The sources of your information for your evaluations must be
clearly cited in APA format. Strong evaluations will have citations to all three articles and possibly the course
textbook.
5. References (1 page):
A. Submit a references page in APA format. Be sure to include your three research articles, your selected book or
movie, and any additional reference books or articles on this list (e.g., the textbook).
B. Ensure that the in-text citations in the body of your paper follow APA style. The in-text citations must clearly
delineate the sources used from your own work, and all statements needing a reference must contain one.
You will also be graded on the following criteria:
– Overall paper quality (see the assignment rubric for more information).
– Writing, Formatting, etc.:
A. Include a title page with your name, the name of the movie or book, and the movie’s year of release or the
book’s publication date.
B. Your paper should be no longer than 6 full pages of text (the title and references pages do not count in this
total), and must follow basic APA formatting conventions:
1) All pages INCLUDING THE TITLE PAGE must be formatted in 12-point Times New Roman font, be
double-spaced, and have 1” margins on all sides.
2) Include a header with your last name and page number in the top right corner of all pages. This header should
also be in 12-point Times New Roman font.
3) If using Word 2007, you must remove the extra half space added after each paragraph by default. This
is particularly important in the references page, as this extra half space is a violation of APA style.
4) If using earlier versions of Word, double-check that the right and left margins are 1”, not 1.25”, as this
is also a violation of APA style.
C. Double-check to make certain that your writing is clear and free of grammatical and spelling errors, typos, etc.
– Your Book/Movie selection and its appropriateness for the paper.
Book/Movie Assignment 3
– Your article selections. Submit your 3 selected research articles in pdf format to the assignment dropbox with your
paper. If you do not submit these copies, you will earn zero points in this area, regardless of the suitability of your
articles.
– Effective use of direct quotes (see the assignment rubric for more information on how this will be graded).
– Responsiveness to feedback on practice assignments (see the assignment rubric for more information).
SUBMISSION: You must submit your paper in two places in eCampus. Submit the FULL PAPER ONLY to TurnItIn
(portal in this folder). Submit YOUR THREE ARTICLES to the Assignment Dropbox (also in this folder). Your paper
will not be graded until you have submitted these materials in both places.
Deduction for Late Submission: There is a 10-point penalty for each day the paper is submitted late. Weekends and
holidays count in calculating this penalty. Regardless of reason, no papers will be accepted after 8 A.M. on August
5th 2016
EARN 30 EASY EXTRA CREDIT POINTS ON THE PAPER! You will earn 30 points of extra credit for indicating
your selected book or movie by 11:59 P.M. on May 22 (see the portal in this folder). If you opt to change your recorded
selection or do not submit a choice by the deadline, you forfeit these 30 points of extra credit. Any changes made to the
recorded selection must also be approved by the instructor in advance.
A Note on Academic Integrity and Plagiarism.
Students should be aware that any and all instances of plagiarism will result in significant penalties on the assignment.
Possible penalties for plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to a grade reduction
or an automatic “F” on the assignment, and/or an “F” for the course, to be determined by the instructor and/or by OSJA.
All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs (OSJA).
If you have any questions about possibly improper research citations or references, or any other activity that may be
interpreted as an attempt at academic dishonesty, please contact your instructor before the assignment is due to discuss the
matter. For the detailed policy of West Virginia University regarding the definitions of acts considered to fall under
academic dishonesty and possible ensuing sanctions, please see the Student Conduct Code at
http://www.arc.wvu.edu/rightsa.html.
Students who are repeating CDFS 412 must complete this paper again (i.e., students may NOT hand in papers which
were completed in previous semesters). Any student who re-submits papers will receive a “0” on the assignment, and
may be reported to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. Please see your instructor with any questions or concerns.
Book/Movie Assignment 4
Possible Topics & Books/Movies
Here are some examples to give you a starting place on this paper. You are NOT limited to just these titles and topics, and
feel free to discuss your ideas with me before you make a decision. Avoid “supernatural”-type books and movies (e.g.,
Harry Potter, Twilight, etc.), as the focus of these types of books/movies is NOT the “typical” adolescent experience.
When selecting a book/movie and a topic, think SMALL: It’s likely that any book or movie about adolescence includes
multiple themes/issues relevant to the course, but it’s best to pick just one. Be as specific as possible, and think in terms of
two variables (e.g., IV/DV, cause/effect, etc.).
Example Books/Movies Possible Topics (Each bullet point is a separate topic)
Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret -How teens understand/experience puberty
-Characteristics of teen girls’ friendships
-Influence on religious identity development
Bend it Like Beckham -How culture impacts the individuation process
-How culture impacts adolescent family relationships
Crazy/Beautiful -How romantic relationships are associated with risk behaviors
Does My Head Look Big In This? -Cultural/religious influences/traditions and identity development
Juno -Personality/individual risk factors for teen pregnancy
-Family risk factors for teen pregnancy
It’s Not the End of the World -How family dynamics influence how teens adjust to parental divorce
Mean Girls -Causes of peer acceptance/rejection
The Outsiders -Peer influence/pressure and teens’ risk behaviors
Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire* -Family relationships and sexual abuse (incest)
-Sexual abuse and resilience
Quinceañera* -How culture influences risk for teen pregnancy
-Familial reactions to teen pregnancy
Rainbow Party -Peer influences on teens’ sexual risk-taking behaviors
Running With Scissors: A Memoir -The “coming out” process or experience
Slumdog Millionaire -Religion and resilience
-Personality traits (e.g., optimism) and resilience
Smoke Signals (1998) -Father/son relationships in adolescence
-Boys’ friendships in adolescence
Superbad* -Peer influence/pressure and teens’ risk behaviors
-Characteristics of teen boys’ friendships
Thirteen* -Peer influences on teens’ risk behaviors
-Parental influences on teens’ risk behaviors
*Be advised that the subject matter may be disturbing to some readers/viewers.
Book/Movie Assignment 5
BOOK-MOVIE PAPER GRADING RUBRIC
Objective Exceptional Meets Expectations Needs Improvement
Introduction:
Identification of issue &
brief lit review
10 points:
The key issue is clearly
identified and explained, and the
literature review provides a
strong introduction to the paper.
The textbook and all 3 research
articles are referenced. All
points are clear and relate to the
larger topic.
8 points:
The key issue is identified and
explained in a satisfactory
fashion, and the literature
review provides an adequate
introduction to the paper. 3-4 of
the required sources are
referenced. Most points are
clear and relate to the larger
topic, however there may be a
couple omissions or vague
points.
6 points:
The key issue is identified and
explained in an unsatisfactory
fashion, and the literature
review does not adequately
introduce the rest of the paper.
1-2 of the required sources are
referenced. Several points are
unclear or vague, or important
information is omitted.
Introduction:
Identification &
transition
5 points:
The selected book/movie was
clearly identified, and the
transition to the literature review
was smooth and effective.
4 points:
The selected book/movie was
identified. The transition to the
literature review was present
and somewhat effective.
3 points:
The selected book/movie was
not clearly identified. The
transition to the literature review
was ineffective or omitted.
Study Summary Content
(5 points x 3 summaries
= 15 points in this area)
5 points:
Student answers the four posed
questions in a superior and
balanced fashion. All points
referenced are clear and are
related to the adolescent issue.
4 points:
Student answers the four posed
questions in a satisfactory,
primarily balanced fashion. All
points referenced are primarily
clear and are related to the
larger topic, however there may
be 1-2 minor vague points.
3 points:
Student answers the four posed
questions in an inferior,
unbalanced fashion or did not
answer 1+ questions. Several
points referenced are vague or
are unrelated to the paper’s
topic.
S1-S3 Continuity 5 points:
The three studies and the ideas
in each summary are cohesive
and presented in a logical order.
4 points:
The three studies and the ideas
in each summary are somewhat
cohesive and presented in a
mostly logical order; however,
there may be 1-2 points that are
out of place or irrelevant.
3 points:
The three studies and the ideas
in each summary are not very
cohesive and are presented in a
disorganized fashion. 3 or more
points are out of place or are
irrelevant.
Examples from the
Book/Movie
5 points:
Student clearly describes 3+
relevant events, details, or plot
elements from the book/movie
that are consistent with the
paper’s focal topic. It is clear
that the student read/watched
and understood the book/film.
4 points:
Student describes 2+ events,
details, or plot elements from
the book/movie; however, there
may be other points that are
irrelevant, inconsistent, or
unclearly related to the paper’s
focal topic. It is clear that the
student read/watched and
understood the book/film.
3 points:
Student describes 1+ events,
details, or plot elements from
the book/movie; however, there
are several points that are
irrelevant, inconsistent, or
unclearly related to the paper’s
focal topic. It is not clear that
the student read/watched or
understood the book/film.
Omitted?
Evaluation: Accuracy 5 points:
Student correctly and clearly
identifies at least 2 points from
the book/movie where the focal
adolescent issue was portrayed
in a realistic or inaccurate
manner.
4 points:
Student correctly and clearly
identifies at least 1 point from
the book/movie where the focal
adolescent issue was portrayed
in a realistic or inaccurate
manner.
3 points:
Student identifies at least 1
point from the book/movie
where the focal adolescent issue
was portrayed in a realistic or
inaccurate manner, but this
identification was incomplete,
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incorrect, or unclear.
Objective Exceptional Meets Expectations Needs Improvement
Evaluation: Support
with Research
10 points:
Student clearly supports these
identifications with citations to
the three research studies, the
course text, and/or the course in
a superior manner.
8 points:
Student supports these
identifications with information
with citations to the three
research studies, the course text,
and/or the course in a
satisfactory manner, however
there may be a couple of vague
points or one source may not
have been referenced.
6 points:
Student supports these
identifications with information
gleaned from the three research
studies, the course text, and/or
the course in an unsatisfactory,
incomplete or vague manner.
Citations were not used, and
more than one source was not
referenced in this section.
References & APA Style 10 points:
An APA format references page
is included, and the student
demonstrates superior mastery
of APA style (i.e., there are
fewer than 2 formatting errors in
the references list. In the body
of the paper, each source is
clearly identified, and all in-text
statements requiring references
are cited in correct APA style).
8 points:
An APA format references page
is included, and the student
demonstrates satisfactory
mastery of APA style (i.e., there
are fewer than 5 formatting
errors in the references list. In
the body of the paper, most
sources are clearly identified,
and most in-text statements
requiring references are cited in
correct APA style).
6 points:
An APA format references page
is not included, or it is included
and the student demonstrates
inadequate mastery of APA
style (i.e., there are greater than
5 formatting errors in the
references list. In the body of
the paper, sources are not
clearly identified, and in-text
statements requiring references
are generally not cited in correct
APA style).
Writing & Formatting 10 points:
Student follows all formatting
directions as outlined in the
assignment (e.g., there is a title
page formatted according to
directions; each section is
identified with a heading; ideas
are arranged logically and flow
smoothly). The paper is wellwritten
and free of grammatical,
spelling, and/or typographical
errors.
8 points:
Student follows most of the
formatting directions as outlined
in the assignment. The paper is
written satisfactorily and may
have 3-4 grammatical, spelling,
and /or typographical errors.
6 points:
Student follows few of the
formatting directions as outlined
in the assignment. The paper is
written poorly, is difficult to
understand, and a lack of effort
is evident. Grammatical,
spelling, and typographical
errors are common throughout
the paper.
Media Choice 5 points:
Selection is exceptionally
appropriate for the paper.
3 points:
Selection is adequate for the
paper.
1 point:
Selection is not appropriate for
the paper.
Article Selections 5 points:
A complete and legible set of
the 3 research articles was
submitted with the paper. All
articles were satisfactory
selections.
3 points:
The set of photocopies was
incomplete (1-2 articles were
missing), AND/OR 1 of the
articles was an unsatisfactory
selection.
0 point:
No articles were submitted with
the paper, OR 2 or more of the
submitted articles were
unsatisfactory selections.
Use of Direct Quotes 5 points:
No direct quotes were used in
the paper.
3 points:
1-2 short direct quotes were
used in the paper, were enclosed
in quotation marks, and were
cited appropriately. Their
inclusion was effective but not
entirely necessary.
0 points:
3 or more direct quotes of any
length were used in the paper.
Direct quotes were not enclosed
in quotation marks or were not
cited appropriately. Their
inclusion was ineffective or
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unnecessary.
Objective Exceptional Meets Expectations Needs Improvement
Responsiveness to
Feedback on Practice
Assignments
5 points:
All errors noted in the
preparatory assignments have
been fixed and all suggested
changes have been made in the
final paper (100%).
3 points:
Most of the errors noted in the
preparatory assignments have
been fixed and most suggested
changes have been made in the
final paper (>75%).
1 point:
Some of the errors noted in the
preparatory assignments have
been fixed and some of the
suggested changes have been
made in the final paper (<50%).
Quality of Paper Overall 5 points:
Exceptional
4 points:
Meets Expectations
3 points:
Needs Improvement
*The final paper score will then be multiplied by 2 in order to get the total points out of a possible 200.
Book/Movie Assignment 8
A SHORT GUIDE TO APA FORMAT
While I don’t expect you to reference using perfect APA style, points will be taken off if your style of referencing is so
distracting that it is difficult to read your paper or discern your sources. To help you along in this process, I’ve provided a
few pointers and examples for citing material, both within the text of your paper and on the references page. As always, if
you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Citations within the Text
If you use materials in your paper that are not your own thoughts or ideas (which you certainly will), you must reference
them.
1. Direct quotes. Use direct quotes only if necessary, but if you do, make sure you use quotation marks and cite the
author, year, and page number. The same format applies whether you are referring to an article or a book.
Example: Hoffman (2000, p. 17) states that, “guilt is an essential emotional response in the internalization process.”
2. Paraphrasing or Summarizing. Most of your citations will not be in response to a direct quote, but when you are
using others’ ideas, you still need to give them credit by listing their last name and the date of the article or chapter. The
same format applies whether you are referring to an article or a book.
Example 1: Grusec and Goodnow (1994) propose a model of values acquisition that examines a number of factors and
how they relate to the process.
Example 2: Different moral development theorists suggest that moral maturity increases with the development of
cognitive maturity (Kohlberg, 1984) or from differences in identity as a result of gender (Gilligan, 1982).
3. Secondary Sources. Use these only if absolutely necessary. If you are citing a source that you have found in one of
your actual sources, but don’t have that source in your hand, you need to reference both authors. The reason is that since
you don’t have the actual article they wrote, you need to let the reader know that this is another author’s take on the
position.
Example: Dunn (1996) claims that emotional development and maturity are largely based on how parents communicate
with their children about emotions (as cited in Smith, 1998).
4. Movies. If referencing a movie, refer to the producer and director instead of the authors, and the year the film was
released.
Example: In Pregnancy Pact, several girls agree to become pregnant at the same time (Morgan & Rodriguez, 2010).
References Page
1. Journal Articles. APA format references for journal articles have the following elements: Authors’ names, the
publication year, the article title, the name of the journal, the journal volume number, and the article’s first and last page
numbers.
Example (& see others below):
Author1, F. M., Author2, F. M., & Author3, F. M. (year). Example article title here. Important Adolescence Journal, 10,
1-25.
a. Author names. List each author by their last name, and their first and middle initials (if they indicate a middle initial).
Separate each last name from the initials and other authors’ names using commas. First and middle initials are separated
by a single space. The second to last and final authors names have an “and” symbol (&) between them. KEEP the authors’
names in the order they are listed on each article, because this order is meaningful.
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b. Year. Note the year of publication in parentheses and add a period after the parentheses. Some journals publish their
articles online before they are published on paper, but you should always refer to the year in which the article was
published in hard copy.
c. Article title. Capitalize only the first letter in the first word and any proper nouns or abbreviations in the title (e.g.,
“African American,” “California,” “AIDS”). If a title has two parts, capitalize the first word of each part of the title (e.g.,
“Heterosexual risk behaviors in at-risk young men from early adolescence to young adulthood: Prevalence, prediction,
and association with STD contraction”).
d. Journal name and volume number. Journal names and volume numbers are italicized, and each important word in a
journal name is capitalized (e.g., Social Work in Mental Health, 5,). Include an italicized comma after the journal name
and the volume number. Do not include issue numbers in references unless the journal is paginated by issue (i.e., every
issue in a volume starts with page 1). Very few journals are paginated in this way, so it is highly unlikely that you will
need to include the issue number in your reference.
e. Page numbers. List the first and last page numbers of the article, and separate them with a dash (e.g., 394-406). Add a
period after the final page number.
2. Books. APA format references for books have the following elements: Authors’ names, the publication year, the book
title, the place of publication, and the name of the publisher. The format and punctuation is similar to that for journal
articles.
Examples [pretend that they are double-spaced]:
McMahan, I. (2009). Adolescence. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Abdel-Fattah, R. (2005). Does my head look big in this? New York: Orchard Books.
3. Movies. APA format references for movies are a bit different than the references for articles or books (e.g., the
producer and director are listed instead of authors. You can usually find this information on imdb.com. Choose the
primary producer only & don’t worry about co-producers, executive producers, etc.). The reference should take this form
(and yes, you need to include the “producer” and “director” labels in the parentheses and “motion picture” in brackets):
Producer, A. A. (Producer) & Director, B. B. (Director). (Year). Title of motion picture [Motion picture]. Country of
Origin: Studio.
Examples [pretend that they are double-spaced]:
Doran, L. (Producer), & Lee, A. (Director). (1995). Sense and sensibility [Motion picture]. United States: Columbia
Pictures.
Gardner, D. (Producer), & Murphy, R. (Director). (2010). Eat pray love [Motion picture]. United States: Columbia
Pictures.
4. Placement. The references page is the last page of your paper, and it should always be a separate page from the rest of
your paper. It must have the word “References” at the top and center of the page, and all of the text on this page must be
double-­-spaced. If using Word 2007, delete the extra half-space added after each paragraph by default (highlight the text,
click on the line spacing button, and select “remove space after paragraph”). The references must be listed in alphabetical
order by the first author’s last name. The first line of each reference is flush with the left margin of the paper, and the
second & subsequent lines of each reference are indented (An easy way to do this: Highlight the text and right click.
Choose “paragraph” from the pop-up menu, then “hanging” in the indentation menu).
An example is provided on the next page.
Book/Movie Assignment 10
References
Capaldi, D. M., Stoolmiller, M., Clark, S., & Owen, L. D. (2002). Heterosexual risk behaviors in at-risk young men from
early adolescence to young adulthood: Prevalence, prediction, and association with STD contraction.
Developmental Psychology, 38, 394-406.
DeLucia, C., Paikoff, R. L., & Holmbeck, G. N. (2007). Individual growth curves of frequency of sexual intercourse
among urban, adolescent, African American youth: Results from the CHAMP basic study. Social Work in Mental
Health, 5, 59-80.
McMahan, I. (2009). Adolescence. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Morgan, C. (Producer), & Rodriguez, R. (Director). (2010). Pregnancy pact [Motion picture]. United States: Von Zerneck
Sertner Films.
Tubman, J. G., Windle, M., & Windle, R. C. (1996). Cumulative sexual intercourse patterns among middle adolescents:
Problem behavior precursors and concurrent health risk behaviors. Journal of Adolescent Health, 18, 182-191.