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Citing Sources in PowerPoint Slides

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Note:  APA does not have specific rules about the format of PowerPoint slides.  Rasmussen University does have recommended guidelines outlined below and in the attached PPT presentation.

PowerPoint slides  may   need citations, depending on what type of information is included on the slide.

If the text on a slide is a quote (someone else's words, verbatim) or someone else's ideas in the presenter's own words, then a citation is needed.

If the text placed on a slide is simply a word or phrase that represents a topic that the presenter will be discussing in greater detail, then a citation is not needed.

The table below includes two PowerPoint slides (left side). The column on the right tells whether or not the information would need to be cited and why.

Speaker Notes:  Some assignments require text in the Speaker Notes area of the PowerPoint slide. If information from a source is quoted, summarized, or paraphrased in that area, an in-text citation and reference will likely be required. Ask your instructor for clarification.

• Presentations & APA Citation Style at Rasmussen University Great resource to share with students if they are having struggles with APA in PPTs.

PowerPoint Slides - References

There are two ways to include the Reference list in your presentation:

• Coordinating reference lists are typically handed out during or after the presentation either in print if presenting in person, or electronically if presenting online. This is the preferred method of including a Reference list of the sources cited in your slide deck.
• Include a Reference list in the last slide of the presentation. This is an acceptable method if there are not many resources to include. Avoid adding so many resources to the list that the type is not legible to those attending the presentation

Creating the Reference List Slide

• If you use outside sources in your presentation (noted in your in-text citations), you must cite those sources on a References page/slide.
• Your Reference page can be created in NoodleTools, exported to Microsoft Word, and distributed or submitted with your slides to those who attend your presentation. Ask your instructor if they would like a Reference slide as the last slide of your presentation. Note that you may need more than one slide depending on how many references are needed.

See the slide deck below for more information.

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Formatting a Powerpoint Presentation in APA 7th Style

The apa 7th manual and the apa website do not provide any specific rules about using apa format or citation in powerpoint slides. , here are some recommended guidelines:, 1. you will need in-text citations on a powerpoint slide where you are quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing someone else's ideas. , 2. you also will include a reference list as your powerpoint's last slide (or slides). , 3. always follow any instructions given by your instructors., this youtube video from smart student shows you how to create apa7th in-text citations and a reference list: .

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Reference format for PowerPoint slides available online

• AUT Library recommends adding the paper code and title to the reference

PowerPoint slides online

Powerpoint slides come from a learning management system (e.g. canvas).

• If your audience are able to access to the resource, provide the name of the site and its URL
• If the slides are not available to be accessed by your reader, you may treat them as personal communication cited in text. Reference entry is not needed. See the personal communications page
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Powerpoint presentations - what do i need to cite, powerpoint presentations - where do my citations go, other digital assignments - where do my citations go, quick rules for an apa reference list.

Your research paper ends with a list of all the sources cited in the text of the paper. Here are nine quick rules for this Reference list.

• Start a new page for your Reference list. Centre the title, References, at the top of the page.
• Double-space the list.
• Start the first line of each reference at the left margin; indent each subsequent line five spaces (a hanging indent).
• Put your list in alphabetical order. Alphabetize the list by the first word in the reference. In most cases, the first word will be the author’s last name. Where the author is unknown, alphabetize by the first word in the title, ignoring the words a, an, the.
• For each author, give the last name followed by a comma and the first (and middle, if listed) initials followed by periods.
• Italicize the titles of these works: books, audiovisual material, internet documents and newspapers, and the title and volume number of journals and magazines.
• Do not italicize titles of most parts of works, such as: articles from newspapers, magazines, or journals / essays, poems, short stories or chapter titles from a book / chapters or sections of an Internet document.
• In titles of non-periodicals (books, videotapes, websites, reports, poems, essays, chapters, etc), capitalize only the first letter of the first word of a title and subtitle, and all proper nouns (names of people, places, organizations, nationalities).
• If a web source (not from the library) is not a stable archived version, or you are unsure whether it is stable, include a statement of the accessed date before the link.

What am I legally required to cite in my digital assignment?

According to the Copyright Act, you must cite the sources (images, videos, books, websites, etc.) that you used in your digital assignment ( 29.21(1)(b) ). You must cite the source (where you got the information from) and the creator of the content (if available). You must also make sure that any copyrighted materials you used in your assignment meet the conditions set out in section  29.21  of the Copyright Act. For a list of conditions and more information, please visit:  http://studentcopyright.wordpress.com/mashups/

What citation style do I use for the sources in my digital assignment?

There is no one required citation style, so please defer to your instructor's directions and citation style preference.

List your sources in a slide at the end of the Powerpoint presentation, with footnotes throughout your presentation as applicable.

You could also provide a print copy of the sources you used to those attending your presentation.

Seneca Libraries has the following recommendations for how to organize your list of sources for digital assignments. Please check with your instructor first:

Videos you create: 

List your sources in a credits screen at the end of the video.

Websites you create:

• For images, include a citation under each image using this format “From: XXXX” and then make the image a link back to the original image ( example  - picture of little girl). Or list the citation at the bottom of the web page.
• For quotes or material from other sources, include an in-text citation that links back to the original material ( example  – second paragraph).

Images you create: 

If possible list your sources at the bottom or side of the image ( example ). Otherwise, include a list of citations alongside the image wherever it’s uploaded (e.g. Flickr, Blackboard).

**Please note that the above are recommendations only and your instructor may have a preference and directions for how and where you list your sources for your assignment.**

If you don't receive specific instructions from your instructor, try to include your citations in a way that doesn't impact the design of your digital assignment.

For more information please contact Seneca Libraries copyright team at  [email protected]

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How to Cite a PowerPoint in Apa 7

If you are working on an academic paper that requires the use of PowerPoint presentations as sources of information, it is important to know how to properly cite them in APA 7 style. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to cite PowerPoint presentations in APA 7, including step-by-step instructions, best practices, common mistakes to avoid, and examples of APA 7 citations for different types of PowerPoint presentations.

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Understanding the Basics of APA Citation Style

APA citation style is one of the most commonly used styles in academic writing. It is used to provide references to sources of information cited in the text of a paper. APA citation style is often used in the social sciences but can be used in other disciplines as well. The purpose of APA citation style is to give credit to the original authors of the information used in a paper, and to allow readers to locate the sources of information used in the paper.

One of the key features of APA citation style is the use of in-text citations. In-text citations are brief references to sources of information that are included within the body of the paper. These citations typically include the author’s last name and the year of publication, and are enclosed in parentheses. In-text citations allow readers to quickly and easily locate the sources of information used in a paper, and also help to avoid plagiarism.

In addition to in-text citations, APA citation style also requires a list of references at the end of the paper. This list includes all of the sources of information cited in the paper, and provides readers with the information they need to locate these sources. The reference list is typically organized alphabetically by the author’s last name, and includes the full citation information for each source, such as the title of the article or book, the name of the publisher, and the date of publication.

Overview of PowerPoint Presentations as a Source of Information

PowerPoint presentations are a popular source of information used in academic papers, particularly in fields such as business, education, and social sciences. They can contain a wide range of information, including statistics, visual aids, and text. When citing a PowerPoint presentation as a source of information in a paper, it is important to provide the necessary information for readers to locate and verify the information used.

It is important to note that not all PowerPoint presentations are created equal in terms of their reliability as a source of information. Presentations created by reputable organizations or individuals with expertise in the subject matter are generally more reliable than those created by individuals with little to no expertise. Additionally, it is important to critically evaluate the information presented in a PowerPoint presentation, as it may contain biases or inaccuracies.

Step-by-Step Guide on Citing PowerPoint Presentations in APA 7

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to properly cite a PowerPoint presentation in APA 7:

• Begin with the author or presenter’s name, last name first, followed by their initials. If the presentation was created by a group, list the group name as the author.
• Include the year the presentation was published or presented.
• Add the title of the presentation in italicized sentence case.
• List the type of material in square brackets, such as [PowerPoint presentation].
• Add the name of the event where the presentation was given, if applicable. For example, Conference name, Symposium, or Webinar.
• List the location of the presentation (City, State or Country).
• End with the URL or doi (digital object identifier), if available.

It is important to note that if the PowerPoint presentation is not publicly available, it should be treated as a personal communication and not included in the reference list. Instead, it should be cited in-text only.

Additionally, if the PowerPoint presentation includes images or graphics that were not created by the author or presenter, it is important to properly cite the source of those images or graphics within the presentation itself, as well as in the reference list.

How to Cite a PowerPoint Presentation with Author or Group Name

If the PowerPoint presentation was created by an individual author or group, the citation format is as follows:

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title of presentation [PowerPoint presentation]. Name of Event, Location. URL or doi

For example:

Smith, J. D. & Johnson, L. (2019). The Role of Social Media in Business [PowerPoint presentation]. Annual Business Conference, San Francisco, CA. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2018.11.008

It is important to note that if the PowerPoint presentation was retrieved from a database or online source, the citation format may differ. In this case, the citation should include the name of the database or website, as well as the date of retrieval.

Additionally, if the PowerPoint presentation includes images, graphs, or other visual aids that were not created by the author or group, it is important to provide proper attribution for those sources as well.

How to Cite a PowerPoint Presentation without an Author or Group Name

When the PowerPoint presentation does not have a specific author or group name, the title of the presentation is used in place of the author’s name. The citation format for such a presentation is as follows:

Title of presentation. (Year of Publication). [PowerPoint presentation]. Name of Event, Location. URL or doi

The Effects of Climate Change on the World Economy. (2020). [PowerPoint presentation]. Climate Change and Business Seminar, Online. http://www.climatechange.org/seminars/2020

It is important to note that if the PowerPoint presentation is not publicly accessible, such as if it was presented in a closed conference or meeting, it should not be included in the reference list. Instead, it can be cited as a personal communication in the text of the document.

How to Cite Direct Quotes from a PowerPoint Presentation in APA 7

If you use a direct quote from a PowerPoint presentation in your paper, you need to include the slide number where the quote appears. The citation format for a direct quote from a PowerPoint presentation is as follows:

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title of presentation [PowerPoint presentation]. Name of Event, Location. Slide Number. URL or doi

Smith, J. D. & Johnson, L. (2019). The Role of Social Media in Business [PowerPoint presentation]. Annual Business Conference, San Francisco, CA. Slide 10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2018.11.008

It is important to note that if the PowerPoint presentation is not available online, you should include the name of the organization or individual who provided you with the presentation instead of the URL or doi. Additionally, if the presentation includes multiple authors, you should list all of their names in the citation.

Another thing to keep in mind is that if you are citing a direct quote from a speaker during a live presentation, you should include the speaker’s name in the citation instead of the author’s name. The citation format for a direct quote from a live presentation is as follows:

Speaker, A. A. (Year of Presentation). Title of presentation [PowerPoint presentation]. Name of Event, Location. Slide Number.

Best Practices for Citing PowerPoint Presentations in an Academic Paper

When citing a PowerPoint presentation in an academic paper, there are some best practices to follow:

• Always include the necessary information for readers to locate and verify the information used.
• Be consistent in your citation style throughout the paper.
• Use the most recent version of APA citation style (APA 7) to ensure the accuracy and completeness of your citations.
• Proofread your citations carefully to avoid errors and typos.

It is important to note that when citing a PowerPoint presentation, you should include the name of the presenter, the date of the presentation, and the title of the presentation. Additionally, if the presentation was retrieved online, you should include the URL or DOI.

Another best practice is to provide context for the information used from the PowerPoint presentation. This can be done by including a brief summary or explanation of the slide or information used in the presentation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Citing a PowerPoint in APA 7

There are some common mistakes to avoid when citing a PowerPoint presentation in APA 7, including:

• Forgetting to include the slide number when quoting directly from a PowerPoint presentation.
• Leaving out important information, such as the name of the event or location of the presentation.
• Using an outdated citation style or format.
• Not proofreading citations for accuracy and completeness.

It is also important to note that when citing a PowerPoint presentation, you should include the author’s name, the date of the presentation, and the title of the presentation in italics. Additionally, if the presentation was retrieved online, you should include the URL or DOI. Failing to include any of these elements can result in an incomplete or incorrect citation.

Examples of APA 7 Citations for Different Types of PowerPoint Presentations

Here are some examples of APA 7 citations for different types of PowerPoint presentations:

Conference Presentation with an Author

Author, A. A., Author, B. B. (Year of Publication). Title of presentation [PowerPoint presentation]. Name of Conference, Location. doi or URL

Smith, J. D. (2020). Strategies for Improving Team Performance [PowerPoint presentation]. Annual Business Conference, Las Vegas, NV. doi:10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2018.11.008

Webinar Presentation with an Author

Author, A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of presentation [PowerPoint presentation]. Name of Webinar, Name of Organization. doi or URL

Lee, C. H. (2018). The Art of Storytelling in Content Marketing [PowerPoint presentation]. Content Marketing Mastery Webinar, Content Marketing Institute. https://www.contentmarketinginstitute.com/events/content-marketing-mastery-webinar/2018

PowerPoint Presentation without an Author

Title of presentation. (Year of Publication). [PowerPoint presentation]. Name of Event, Location. doi or URL

The State of the Art in Artificial Intelligence. (2019). [PowerPoint presentation]. International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence, Tokyo, Japan. doi:10.1109/ICPR.2018.8545978

How to Include a PowerPoint Presentation in Your Reference List Using APA 7

When including a PowerPoint presentation in your reference list, use the same citation format used in the paper. The reference list entry should be formatted as follows:

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication). Title of presentation [PowerPoint presentation]. Name of Event, Location. doi or URL

Understanding In-Text Citations and References for PowerPoint Presentations in APA 7

When citing a PowerPoint presentation in a paper, include the author’s last name and year of publication in parentheses after the information used. If a direct quote is used, include the slide number as well. For example:

(Smith & Johnson, 2019, slide 3)

For the reference list entry, follow the APA 7 citation format as detailed above and include the citation in alphabetical order in the list of references at the end of the paper.

By following the guidelines and examples provided in this article, you can ensure that your citations for PowerPoint presentations in APA 7 are accurate, complete, and consistent, making your academic work more credible and authoritative.

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APA and Presentations

APA has a lot of rules for formatting and citing papers. They don't really have rules for when you are creating a presentation or infographic. What we recommend is a blending of the rules APA has set out for papers and best practices for creating presentations and infographics.

In other words, you are going to bend the rules of APA to what looks best in your presentation. For example, the initial slide of your PowerPoint should contain the same information as your title page. The formatting will probably be different as 10-12 point font (as required by papers) is probably too small to be easily read during a presentation. You also probably don't want full paragraphs on your slides. People end up reading the slide, rather than listening to you, and it is visually unappealing.

You still need to cite ! Yes, that includes images. Unless they are stock or clip art images from within the program you are using, you will need an in-text citation and corresponding reference. Visit the other sections of this guide for examples on how to cite.

If your instructor has provided any guidelines, follow them.

This video provides a great example on how to create a PowerPoint incorporating APA guidelines. A few things to clarify:

• Use an in-text citation with figures and images. A corresponding reference should be on your References slide.
• Do not lump in-text citations together, each line that has a quote or paraphrase needs an in-text citation.

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