General Writing
The OWL at Purdue has many helpful links.
OWL = Online Writing Lab
- OWL at Purdue: Writing in North American Higher EducationAlthough this link is aimed at international students, the information is helpful for everyone.
Citation and Documentation
The OTA Program uses APA format for all projects.
APA = American Psychological Association
Below are links to various websites that provide examples and explanations of APA style citation and documentation. The ProQuest and EBSCOhost database systems provide a feature that shows you APA-formatting for the articles you find. Always check with your instructor though, and don't just accept the formatting created for you by outside tools. Sometimes these tools fall short.
YOU have to know what the citation should look like!
- NoodleBib ExpressUse this tool to get started with APA formatting for your References, but always double-check with your instructor regarding citation and documentation issues.
- Bowling Green State University Library: Research Guide for APALook under the tabs to see examples of citations for information from books, journals/magazines, newspapers and webpages. This guide provides color-coding for the different elements present in a full APA citation, as it would appear in your References page
- OWL at Purdue: APA Stylelook at specific links for In-text citation and Reference Page formatting. Other information refers to the preparation of the manuscript itself.
- APA Website: TutorialsScroll down the list of tutorials in the right frame to see those for Citing References and The Reference List
APA Format for Images
Below are links to examples and guidelines regarding how to cite images. Always check with your instructor regarding what they deem acceptable!
Grammar
- Grammar BytesThis is the homepage, additional links below
- Grammar Bytes: TermsLook at the definitions and examples for grammar-related issues such as Clause, Fragment, Comma Splice, and more!
- Grammar Bytes: Rules of Grammar ErrorsSee examples of common grammar errors and how to fix them
- Grammar Bytes: Handouts and Interactive ExercisesPlease try the interactive exercises. You will see examples of proper grammar.
- Twelve Common ErrorsFrom the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
Research Companion
A collection of modules covering the following writing questions:
Where do I start? How do I choose a topic? Where do I find information? How do I evaluate sources?
What counts as evidence? How do I write a thesis statement? How do I organize my argument?
How do I avoid plagiarism and find my own voice? What do I look for when I revise?
Click below to access ProQuest Research Companion. Then create an account to track your progress.
- ProQuest Research Companion This link opens in a new windowShort videos are organized into ten Learning Modules that answer questions like "How do I choose a topic?" "Where do I find information?" and "How do I evaluate sources?"
DOI Finder
"A digital object identifier (DOI) is a unique string of letters, numbers, and symbols assigned to a published work to identify content and provide a persistent link to its location on the Internet. The DOI is typically located on the first page of an electronic document near the copyright notice and on the database landing page for the document. When DOIs are available, include them in the reference information. Place the DOI at the end of the reference, and don’t add a period at the end of it." From APA Stye Quick Answers - References
- DOI Lookup Tool from Alvin Sherman LibraryYou need to know the TITLE and the AUTHOR of the article. You can omit the words The, A, An from the title. You can enter the LAST NAME of the first author listed on the article, if there are multiple authors.
Books
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: REFERENCE 808.06615 P976a6
Writing, Speaking and Communication Skills for Health Professionals by Call Number: 302.2024 W956b
Documenting Occupational Therapy Practice by Call Number: 615.8515 S187d2
Documentation Manual for Writing SOAP Notes in Occupational Therapy by Call Number: 615.8515 B726dISBN: 1556424418
