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Online Campus Writing Center (How to receive feedback on your paper)

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Online Campus Writing Center (How to receive feedback on your paper)

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Steps on how to schedule an appointment with the OCWC to review of a paper, including discussion posts, course assignments, proposal chapters, and dissertation chapters.

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I have my Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and my Doctor of Education in Higher Education and Adult Learning. I live just outside of Minneapolis, MN with my two children and three cats. In my free time, you can find me training in and coaching CrossFit and women's strength training classes and leading 261 Fearless Meet Runs. Each spring, I coach high school lacrosse.

Coordinator, Online Campus Writing Center

hmarshall@thechicagoschool.edu

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I joined TCSPP in 2017 as a writing tutor and have had the great pleasure of developing the Online Campus Writing Center in conjunction with the talented staff members you see on this page. Our goal is to support all online students here at TCSPP to achieve both their academic and professional goals.

I have worked in higher education writing support since working on my own graduate studies, and have experience working with students across degree levels and learning platforms.I specialize in the academic support of adult online learners, and welcome feedback from faculty and students alike regarding how we can better support your journey at TCSPP and beyond.

My research interests include adult online learner self-efficacy, levels of literacy across life domains, and the mental and physical benefits of fitness among adult women.
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​Gabrielle Va​lentić, MA
Writing Specialist
gvalentic@thechicagoschool.edu

Hello, my name is Gabrielle, and I am your Online Campus Writing Center Writing Specialist. I received my Bachelors degree in English and Applied Linguistics from the University of Michigan in 2015, my Masters degree in Applied Linguistics and ESL Education in 2018, and am currently completing a Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Design (2020). My professional background as a Writing Specialist comes from over six years of experience as a collegiate writing tutor, an ESL adjunct professor, and an editor/proofreader.

I am a Michigan expatriate and have lived in Fort Worth, Texas for over three years now with my partner and his two children. We are practicing martial artists, and I am presently in-training for my debut as an amateur MMA fighter. I am passionate about systems, particularly language, communication, and martial arts. In my free time, I enjoy studying about communication and thought styles and how they contribute to our learning and existence. ​

As an educator, I believe in a philosophy of Form follows Function; in other words, our learning and enactment of that learning should take the form necessary to teach us the functions we need to succeed. My advice to students is often to take the time to find the connections between their education and outside lives that will enable the praxis of their passions in their pursuits. As Anais Nin said, "If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don't write because our culture has no use for it" (Nin, 1954).

srasmussen@thechicagoschool.edu

​Dr. Samara Rasmussen​, EdD, PMP
Dissertation Writing Counselor

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I am so excited to join TCSPP as a Dissertation Writing Specialist! I have peer reviewed dissertation chapters, and reviewed and edited dissertations for APA formatting for doctoral students just like you. I have worked in higher education as a Director of Admissions and a Director of Student Affairs and earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership. That means I have also written my own dissertation and worked through APA formatting questions and the critical revision of my writing. I teach Online Education Strategies and Introduction to Psychology for another online program.

I live in Denver, Colorado and love hiking, mountain biking, and our nearly 300 days of sunshine! When I am not supporting graduate students, I work as a project manager supervising time management, resources, and stakeholders to deliver complex projects to organizations.

My academic research interests are in the area of strategic planning and mid-level professional staff, stakeholder engagement and education, and organizational change management.

​ Roddia Paul, MA

Peer Writing Tutor
onlinewritingcenter@thechicagoschool.edu

Despite it's spelling, my name is pronounced Rah-Dee-Uh. It's exactly what happens when your dad is creative and your mom is so pregnant that he actually wins an argument, for once. I am an island girl, raised in a small Florida town, who conquered a speech impediment when I found poetry. To me, writing is courage. I recently graduated from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale Florida with a Bachelors in Psychology and a minor in Forensic Studies.

Outside of my love for spoken word poetry, I have four years of newspaper writing experience in which I served as a staff writer, columnist, and section editor. Working for a newspaper provided me with a foundation in research, interviewing, and proofreading and editing. From there I began working in media and communications which allowed me to strengthen my writing skills by heading the research, creation and editing of the written content for a international education based website. As an undergraduate student at NSU I tutored students in reading, writing, and study habits from kindergarten through college level. I also served as an undergraduate writing consultant for NSU's Writing Center specializing in APA based writing.

I have a background in psychological research and I am published in the Psychological Journal of Sexual Health. My research interests include juvenile justice law and policy, human sexuality and health disparities, crime and mental health, criminal psychopaths, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and statistics.

Currently, I am a first year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology D.C. with a concentration in Forensics. In my free time I am either writing poetry, styling my afro, traveling, doing yoga, or at the gym. I look forward to this opportunity to help straighten and empower the writing skills of myself and others.​

Saajan Bhakta, ​MA
Peer Writing Tutor
onlinewritingcenter@thechicagoschool.edu​

I have earned my bachelor's in psychology, master's in criminal justice, and am currently finishing my PhD in psychology. In 2010, I founded the nonprofit organization, PovSolve. PovSolve is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization making positive change by raising money and creating awareness for human suffering. PovSolve works on the international scale to meet the basic human needs of those living in poverty. PovSolve focuses on food, water, education, healthcare, and shelter. PovSolve has raised over $120,000, impacted over 39,000 lives, and inspired over 2,000 people to aid the cause. Over the last several years, PovSolve has funded the construction of a school in Africa, built a hospital in India, built water wells throughout Kenya, and fed thousands of hungry individuals around the world.

Published on March 1st, 2014, my book, Be Your Own Hero, is an inspirational book about life. All proceeds from book sales are being used to provide lifesaving medical procedures to those living in poverty around the world. I travel around the nation as a professional inspirational speaker speaking at various conventions, conferences and events to diverse audiences ranging from college students and cancer researchers to business leaders. I am passionate about mental health, and truly enjoys spreading light and awareness using my personal story as a platform for inspiration.​

In addition to my work with PovSolve, I am involved in numerous other activities to make the world a better place.

My greatest achievements include being the 2014 Humanitarian Award Winner for the State of Kansas, 2012 Volunteer of Year for Prudential Kansas, a Barack Obama Presidential Youth Volunteer Service Award, and initiation into the "Top 30 Most Influential, Powerful, and Inspirational Youth around the World" in 2013.

I also serve as a member of the coaching team for Miss America and Miss India. In 2015, I was named the Humanitarian of the Year for Kansas by IFM. Mayor Carl Brewer officially and legally declared March 18 as "Saajan Bhakta Day" in celebration and honor of my global service.

​ Stephanie Beckman, MA
Peer Writing Tutor
onlinewritingcenter@thechicagoschool.edu

I'm Stephanie from Lodi, Wisconsin, U.S.A. My bachelor's degree is in French, education, and African studies from the University of Wisconsin. My master's is in education, English, and teaching English as a second language (TESOL) from Edgewood College. I also have graduate coursework in business from Herzing University and English and creative writing from Southern New Hampshire University. I'm currently pursuing a Ph.D. in international psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

While I have had many (many!) odd jobs, I have mostly worked in education. I began teaching high school English in Japan and returned to the United States to teach French, English, Reading, and ESL at the middle school level. Meanwhile, I taught adult ESL through a local non-profit. For several years, I have been teaching English and written communications at a college level. Of course, I also work as a peer writing tutor for TCSPP!

I am passionate about learning, language, travel, and fitness. I have been in college for 15 years, and I am not sure if I will ever stop. I speak two languages fluently (English and French), but I have experience with others (Wolof, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, and Portuguese). I'd like to try to improve my survival level for some of these languages into conversation or fluency, and I plan to pursue study in other languages in the future. International travel is a big part of my life and will be a significant element of my Ph. D. program. I studied abroad in France, Switzerland, and Sénégal, and I have lived in Japan. I try to travel internationally two or three times each year. When I'm not studying or traveling, I stay active by running, cycling, hiking, doing yoga, playing volleyball, gardening, and remodeling my historic home.

A bit of advice from Neil Gaiman that echoes my favorite Japanese proverb (七転び八起き): "It is sometimes a mistake to climb; it is always a mistake never even to make the attempt. If you do not climb, you will not fall. This is true. But is it that bad to fail, that hard to fall?"

I look forward to working with you towards your academic and writing goals!

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Online Campus Writing Center: Writing Consultations | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

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I have my Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and my Doctor of Education in Higher Education and Adult Learning. I live just outside of Minneapolis, MN with my two children and three cats. In my free time, you can find me training in and coaching CrossFit and women's strength training classes and leading 261 Fearless Meet Runs.

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APA In-Text ​Citations, References, and Formatting

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APA In-Text ​Citations, References, and Formatting

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This is a great in-depth resource for APA style from our OCWC.

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APA Citations References and Formatting | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

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Academic and Professional Writing Resources 

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Academic and Professional Writing Resources 

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This extension of the GSSP offers online students and faculty easy access to information and skill development tools for student writers

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APA and Academic and Professional Writing Resources | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

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Additional APA resources

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You can also watch our APA vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel .

General APA Guidelines

Your essay should be typed and double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11"), with 1" margins on all sides. Include a page header (also known as the " running head") at the top of every page. For a professional paper, this includes your paper title and the page number. For a student paper, this only includes the page number. To create a page header/running head, insert page numbers flush right. Then type "TITLE OF YOUR PAPER" in the header flush left using all capital letters. The running head is a shortened version of your paper's title and cannot exceed 50 characters including spacing and punctuation.

Font

The 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual requires that the chosen font be accessible (i.e., legible) to all readers and that it be used consistently throughout the paper. It acknowledges that many font choices are legitimate, and it advises writers to check with their publishers, instructors, or institutions for guidance in cases of uncertainty.

While the APA Manual does not specify a single font or set of fonts for professional writing, it does recommend a few fonts that are widely available. These include sans serif fonts such as 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, and 10-point Lucida Sans Unicode as well as serif fonts such as 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Georgia, 10-point Computer Modern.

Major Paper Sections

Your essay should include four major sections: the Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References.

Title Page

Note: APA 7 provides slightly different directions for formatting the title pages of professional papers (e.g., those intended for scholarly publication) and student papers (e.g., those turned in for credit in a high school or college course).

The title page should contain the title of the paper, the author's name, and the institutional affiliation. A professional paper should also include the author note. A student paper should also include the course number and name, instructor name, and assignment due date.

Type your title in upper and lowercase letters centered in the upper half of the page. The title should be centered and written in boldface. APA recommends that your title be focused and succinct and that it should not contain abbreviations or words that serve no purpose. Your title may take up one or two lines. All text on the title page, and throughout your paper, should be double-spaced.

Beneath the title, type the author's name: first name, middle initial(s), and last name. Do not use titles (Dr.) or degrees (PhD).

Beneath the author's name, type the institutional affiliation, which should indicate the location where the author(s) conducted the research.

A professional paper should include the author note beneath the institutional affiliation, in the bottom half of the title page. This should be divided up into several paragraphs, with any paragraphs that are not relevant omitted. The first paragraph should include the author's name, the symbol for the ORCID iD, and the URL for the ORCID iD. Any authors who do not have an ORCID iD should be omitted. The second paragraph should show any change in affiliation or any deaths of the authors. The third paragraph should include any disclosures or acknowledgements, such as study registration, open practices and data sharing, disclosure of related reports and conflicts of interest, and acknowledgement of financial support and other assistance. The fourth paragraph should include contact information for the corresponding author.

A student paper should not include an author note.

Note again that page headers/page numbers (described above for professional and student papers) also appear at the top of the title page. In other words, a professional paper's title page will include the title of the paper flush left in all capitals and the page number flush right, while a student paper will only contain the page number flush right.
Student APA title page

Professional paper APA title page

Abstract

Begin a new page. Your abstract page should already include the page header (described above). On the first line of the abstract page, center and bold the word "Abstract" (no italics, underlining, or quotation marks).

Beginning with the next line, write a concise summary of the key points of your research. (Do not indent.) Your abstract should contain at least your research topic, research questions, participants, methods, results, data analysis, and conclusions. You may also include possible implications of your research and future work you see connected with your findings. Your abstract should be a single paragraph, double-spaced. Your abstract should typically be no more than 250 words.

You may also want to list keywords from your paper in your abstract. To do this, indent as you would if you were starting a new paragraph, type Keywords: (italicized), and then list your keywords. Listing your keywords will help researchers find your work in databases.

Abstracts are common in scholarly journal articles and are not typically required for student papers unless advised by an instructor. If you are unsure whether or not your work requires an abstract, consult your instructor for further guidance.

APA Abstract Page

Please see our Sample APA Paper resource to see an example of an APA paper. You may also visit our Additional Resources page for more examples of APA papers.

How to Cite the Purdue OWL in APA

Individual Resources

The page template for the new OWL site does not include contributors' names or the page's last edited date. However, select pages still include this information.

In the absence of contributor/edit date information, treat the page as a source with a group author and use the abbreviation "n.d." for "no date":

Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). Title of resource. Purdue Online Writing Lab. http://Web address for OWL resource

Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). General Writing FAQs. Purdue Online Writing Lab. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/general_writing_faqs.html

The generic APA citation for OWL pages, which includes author/edit date information, is this:

Contributors' names. (Last edited date). Title of resource. Site Name. http://Web address for OWL resource

Note: This page reflects the latest version of the APA Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019. The equivalent resource for the older APA 6 style can be found here.

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APA Quick Guides, Tutorials, Self-Quizzes, and Samples

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Using the Canvas app on your phone to stay up to date in class

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Using the Canvas app on your phone to stay up to date in class

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Canvas app on your phone to stay up to date in class

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Prezi Tutorial, PowerPoint Tutorial, and resources to convert Audio/Video format

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Prezi Tutorial, PowerPoint Tutorial, and resources to convert Audio/Video format

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This video was recorded for a previous class, so it has been trimmed down to include a Prezi, Powerpoint, and converting Audio/Video tutorials.

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Prezi Tutorial, PowerPoint Tutorial, and resources to convert Audio/Video format

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How to view Assignment Grades and Feedback

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Student Resource Guide for Online Campus

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Student Resource Guide for Online Campus

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This is a comprehensive PDF list with all Student Resources for the online campus.