By Dr. Calvin Cheah Wei Chieh, Center for American Education, INTI International College Penang
The APA Citations and Referencing Workshop was held at INTI International College Penang as part of a professional development series for all college students. The workshop was conducted in a well-equipped classroom with comfortable seating arrangements for participants.
The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Calvin Cheah, from the Center for American Education, who provided a brief overview of APA style, including the basic principles of in-text citations and reference lists. He used a multimedia presentation with visual aids to explain the intricacies of APA citations, highlighting the importance of proper attribution and crediting of original authors. He used real-world scenarios, such as citing sources with multiple authors or secondary sources, to challenge participants and encourage critical thinking in applying APA style guidelines. He also discussed common challenges in avoiding plagiarism and paraphrasing effectively, providing practical tips and techniques to overcome these issues.
Towards the end of the workshop, Dr. Calvin summarized the key concepts and provided a comprehensive overview of the APA style guidelines for citations and referencing. He shared additional resources, such as online referencing tools and APA style guides, for participants to further enhance their understanding and practice of APA citations and referencing.
The workshop concluded with a feedback session, where participants expressed their appreciation for the engaging and informative learning experience. Many participants felt more confident in their ability to accurately cite and reference sources in APA style, and they expressed their intention to apply the knowledge gained in their future academic writing endeavours. Overall, the APA Citations and Referencing Workshop was a successful and enriching learning experience that provided participants with a solid foundation in APA style and referencing. Dr. Calvin’s expertise, interactive activities, and practical tips made the workshop engaging and relevant for participants, equipping them with the necessary skills to effectively cite and reference sources in their academic writing.
