Meeting 6 NFE Course: Associated Press style and APA Style: references Common types examples

 

Student Pseudonym Name: Sunny Side

Date: October 27^th 2023

Session Material: Associated Press style and APA Style: references Common types examples

 

Number of the meeting tasks	Topic of the meeting	Sources	Vocabulary Usage (New vocabulary words or phrases encountered during the session material: The word, its definition, part of speech, and an example sentence)	Example taken from the text	Grammar
Meeting 4 task	Decoding the Elements of Effective News Story Writing	Lecturer’ s Note	Mass media = media masa [ˈmas ˈˌmēdēə] (Noun)   e.g., “criminal activity has received heavy coverage in the mass media”	The content of newspapers and other mass media is typically the result of many different writers and editors working together.	Present  tense
			Unintentionally  = secara tidak sengaja (Adverb) [,əninˈtenSH(ə)nəlē]   e.g., “I may have unintentionally misled some of you”	AP style also aims to avoid stereotypes and unintentionally offensive language.	Present tense
			Abbreviations  = singkatan (Noun)   e.g., “SKU is the abbreviation for Stock Keeping Unit"	Some widely known abbreviations are required in certain situations, while others are acceptable but not required in some contexts..	Passive voice

 

 

 

 

 

Reflection

After studying the material on Associated Press style and APA Style references, I realized that it can be very helpful for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills. These guidelines provide a framework for consistency and clarity in writing, which can be especially important in professional or academic contexts. By following these guidelines, writers can ensure that their work is accurate, concise, and easy to understand. Additionally, the examples provided in the PDF file can be a useful reference for writers who need to cite various types of sources in their work. Overall, studying this material can be a valuable investment for anyone who wants to improve their writing skills and produce high-quality work.

 

Summary

AP style provides consistent guidelines for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language usage, aiming for clarity, accuracy, and brevity in news writing. The material highlights the importance of AP style for newspapers and mass media, emphasizing its role in ensuring consistency and avoiding stereotypes or offensive language. On the other hand, the material also covers examples of common APA Style references, including journal articles, online magazine articles, newspaper articles, blog posts, authored books, edited book chapters, online dictionary entries, reports by group or individual authors, and various other sources. It emphasizes the importance of using APA-style references in academic journals, online magazines, newspapers, blogs, conferences, webinars, YouTube videos, podcasts, infographics, and news websites.