APA Style -Using Transitional Expression

Use transitional expression to assist with the introduction to in-text citations.  

LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP
TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION
Similarity
also, in the same way, just as … so too, likewise, similarly
Exception/Contrast
but, however, in spite of, on the one hand … on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet
Sequence/Order
first, second, third, … next, then, finally
Time
after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then
Example
for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate
Emphasis
even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly
Place/Position
above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, there
Cause and Effect
accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus
Additional Support or Evidence
additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then
Conclusion/Summary
finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, in summary

What you are citing
In-Text Citation
Paraphrased & Transitional Expression
The entire work
(Smith, 2004)
However, Smith (2004), brings forth the ideal --------.
A specific page
(Smith, 2004, p. 39)
In contradiction, Smith (2004) see the G.A.P. as …………….. (p. 23).
If the author’s name is included in the text of the sentence where   the citation takes place
Smith (2004, p. 39) claims that …….
Smith (2004) claims that …………. (p. 44).
An online article with no numbers
(Myers, 2000, para. 5)
(Beutler, 2000, Conclusion section, para. 1).
Indeed Myers (2000) lays claim to the belief that ……….. (para. 3).
Citing multiple authors – Reference List
Citing Multiple Authors In-Text Citations
Paraphrased & Transitional Expression
Courtois, C. A. (2004).
(Courtois, 2004)
However, Courtois (2004), brings forth the ideal --------.
Kelley, P. C., & Chang, P. L. (2007).
Kelley and Chang, 2007)

(do not use the ampersand in an in-text citation)
In contradiction, Smith (2004) see the G.A.P. as …………….. (p. 23).
Phelps, B. R., Lima, M., Gomez, J., MacArthur, R. T., Gansu, L., & Nehru, M. (2004)
First Citation:
(Phelps, B. R., Lima, M., Gomez, J., MacArthur, R. T., Gansu, L., & Nehru, M., 2004, p. 23)

Subsequent Citations:
(Phelps et al., 2004, p. 26)

Finally, Phelps et al. (2004) that ……………….(p. 26).

Finally, Phelps states that …………..(2004, p. 26, para. 2).
American Dietetic Association. (1999).
First Citation:
(American Dietetic Association (ADA), 1999).

Subsequent citations:
(ADA, 1999).
(“None to Claim Their Bones,” 1888).

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