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SHORT TITLE OF PAPER (50 CHARACTERS OR LESS)

When a source that has two authors is cited, both authors are cited every time. If there are

six or more authors to be cited, use the first authors’ surname and “et al.” the first and each

subsequent time it is cited. When a direct quotation is used, always include the author, year, and

page number as part of the citation. A quotation of fewer than 40 words should be enclosed in

double quotation marks and should be incorporated into the formal structure of the sentence. A

longer quote of 40 or more words should appear (without quotes) in block format with each line

indented five spaces from the left margin.

The references section begins on a new page. The heading is centered on the first line below

the manuscript page header. The references (with hanging indent) begin on the line following the

references heading. Entries are organized alphabetically by surnames of first authors. Most

reference entries have three components:

1. Authors: Authors are listed in the same order as specified in the source, using surnames

and initials. Commas separate all authors.

2. Year of Publication: In parentheses following authors, with a period following the closing

parenthesis. If no publication date is identified, use “n.d.” in parentheses following the

authors.

3. Source Reference: Includes title, journal, volume, pages (for journal article) or title, city

of publication, publisher (for book).

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