Key insights

• ⚖️ Citar y referenciar evita el plagio en trabajos académicos
• 📚 Definición de citas textuales, paráfrasis, referencias y bibliografía
• 📝 Diferencia entre citas cortas y largas
• 🔁 Preferencia por la paráfrasis según las normas APA
• 📄 El uso de citas textuales en documentos académicos y su formato adecuado
• 💻 La importancia de seguir las normas APA en las referencias y su aplicación en Microsoft Word
• 🔗 La forma de citar fuentes web y libros con varios autores según las normas APA
• 🔄 El manejo adecuado del sistema de referenciación en Word y la generación automática de listas

Q&A

• Are there specific APA format guidelines for web sources, citations with multiple authors, and formatting the reference list?

  APA format for web sources does not require page numbers, and 'et al.' should be used when citing more than three authors. Additionally, the reference list is automatically generated in alphabetical order following APA guidelines.

• What are the key points when citing sources from a website, using paraphrasing, and citing a book with two authors?

  The video covers citing sources from websites, the importance of paraphrasing in academic research, and the proper citation format for a book with two authors, stressing the significance of coherence and regularity in citation systems.

• How should long citations be formatted, and what are the variations of long citations discussed in the video?

  Long citations require specific formatting, including indentation and referencing. Variations such as narrative format and paraphrasing are also explained, with the emphasis on presenting the original idea in one's own words without using direct quotations.

• What options are available for different types of documents when it comes to referencing in Microsoft Word?

  In Microsoft Word, there are various options for referencing different types of documents, enabling users to create accurate citations and references for diverse sources such as books, websites, and articles.

• How can I use Microsoft Word for creating citations and references in APA format?

  Microsoft Word provides tools for creating citations and references in APA format, allowing for the input of author details, publication information, and page numbers for short and long textual excerpts.

• What is the difference between short and long citations, and why does APA prefer paraphrasing?

  Short citations are brief excerpts directly quoted from the source, while long citations involve lengthier quotations. APA prefers paraphrasing to demonstrate a strong understanding of the material and interpretation of the original text without simply relying on direct quotes.

• Can you define textual citations, paraphrasing, references, and bibliography in the context of academic writing?

  Textual citations directly quote the original source, paraphrasing involves expressing the original idea in one's own words, references provide detailed information about the cited sources, and bibliography is a list of all sources used in the paper, including those cited and not cited directly.

• What is the importance of citing and referencing according to APA to avoid plagiarism in academic work?

  Citing and referencing according to APA is crucial as it gives credit to the original source of ideas, research, and findings, thereby acknowledging the work of others and avoiding plagiarism in academic papers.

• 00:00 Habla sobre la importancia de citar y referenciar según las normas APA para evitar el plagio en trabajos académicos. Define citas textuales, paráfrasis, referencias y bibliografía. Destaca la diferencia entre citas cortas y largas, y la preferencia por la paráfrasis según las normas APA.
• 03:53 La segmentación aborda el uso de citas textuales en documentos académicos, desde la selección y formato de las citas hasta el manejo del sistema de referenciación en Word.
• 08:00 The video explains the process of creating citations and references using APA format in Microsoft Word. It covers citing short and long textual excerpts, including author details, publication information, and page numbers.
• 12:57 The video explains how to format long citations, including the use of indentation and referencing, as well as variations such as narrative format and paraphrasing.
• 17:15 The video discusses citing sources for a website, using paraphrasing, and citing a book with two authors. It emphasizes the importance of coherence and regularity in citation systems.
• 21:55 The APA format for web sources does not require a page number. When citing multiple authors, use 'et al.' for more than three authors. The reference list is automatically generated in alphabetical order.