CÓMO CITAR TESIS, TESINAS Y MONOGRAFÍAS FÁCILMENTE SEGÚN NORMAS APA SÉPTIMA EDICIÓN (7ma.)
How to Cite a Thesis According to APA 7th Edition
Introduction to Citing Theses
- The tutorial focuses on how to cite a thesis, tesina, or monograph following the APA 7th edition guidelines. This is essential for research work alongside other sources like books and articles.
- Theses are highlighted as significant sources of information in academic research, similar to journals and internet resources.
Changes in APA 7th Edition
- The seventh edition introduces modifications in citation formats for theses compared to the previous sixth edition. These changes will be discussed throughout the video.
- A specific example of paraphrasing from a thesis is provided, emphasizing the importance of rephrasing when citing sources.
Using Word for Citation
- Instructions are given on how to insert citations using Microsoft Word's reference feature, including selecting citation styles such as Chicago or Harvard. It's noted that users should switch from sixth to seventh edition settings in Word.
- When adding a new source, users are advised to select "art" as the type of bibliographic source since there is no direct option for theses in Word's dropdown menu. This helps accommodate thesis citations effectively.
Formatting Thesis Information
- Users must input details such as author name (e.g., Miguel Juárez), title (e.g., "Problemas Sociales de México"), and specify if it’s a thesis by including this information in brackets after the title (e.g., "[Tesis de Licenciatura]"). The institution granting the degree should also be included (e.g., Universidad de México).
- It’s important to indicate where the physical copy of the thesis can be found if applicable, such as specifying an institutional repository or library location for printed works. Additionally, users need to include the year of publication when finalizing their citation entries.
Generating References Automatically
- Once all necessary data is entered into Word, users can automatically generate a bibliography at the end of their document by accessing references and selecting bibliographic options; this streamlines referencing processes significantly.
- The format generated will adhere strictly to APA 7th edition requirements: author last name followed by year and title with appropriate italicization adjustments made manually afterward if needed (removing italics from certain elements).
Citing Online Theses
- For online theses accessed through databases or websites, different formatting rules apply; these will be demonstrated with another example later in the tutorial involving an imaginary thesis titled "Análisis del Ambiente de México." Users must again specify whether it's a bachelor's or master's thesis within brackets after its title when citing online versions.
Institutional Repository Example
Overview of Institutional Repositories
- The Universidad de Monterrey serves as an example of an institution with an established institutional repository.
- Emphasis on the importance of including bibliographic fields when documenting works in repositories.
Adding Bibliographic Information
- Instructions to include the year (2017) and the URL where the work is located, ensuring all bibliographic fields are filled out correctly.
- Mention of removing unnecessary elements from citations to streamline the process.
Citing Works Correctly
- Discussion on how to add a citation directly into a document, specifically referencing authors and years accurately (e.g., Romero, 2017).
- Reference to previous videos that explain how to cite books online, highlighting different citation strategies for short and long quotes.
Formatting References
- Guidance on inserting references into documents by navigating to the references section instead of manually citing each one.
- Explanation of how two examples can be formatted: one for printed documents and another for online repositories, adhering to APA's seventh edition guidelines.
Finalizing Citations
- Reminder about eliminating any unnecessary phrases such as "obtained from" in citations for clarity and conciseness.