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REFERENCES

v Should make use of the current APA Format (7th edition). (Refer to APA
Referencing). For both in-text citations and reference lists.
v Arrange all references in alphabetical order.

APA FORMAT

In-text citations

In APA Style, cite your sources by putting the information about the source in parentheses
at the end of a sentence or in the text of your paper as opposed to a footnote where the
source information is at the bottom of the page or an endnote where it goes at the end of
your paper. There are slight differences depending on which style you are using.

v Give the author’s last name and the publication year.

v Only use page numbers or paragraph numbers for a direct quote.
v Make sure the source information in parentheses matches with your reference in
the reference list. The punctuation for the sentence goes AFTER the parentheses.
v For a quote less than forty words put quotation marks around the quoted words. For
sources with designated page numbers - if the author and date are introduced in the
sentence as a narrative citation, then add the page number in parentheses at the end
of the quote. If the source does not have designated page numbers, then add the
paragraph number, heading, or a combination of both the heading and paragraph
number. If the author and date are not introduced as part of the text, then include
the author and date with the page or paragraph number. The period should come
after the parentheses.
v If your quote is more than forty words, set it off in a block text by beginning the
block quote on a new line, indent 0.5 inches (one-half), and do not add quotation
marks around the block quote. At the end of the quote put the period after the last
word of the sentence followed by the parentheses. For more information, see Block
Quote.

Some More Basic Reference Page Rules

v Your references should be alphabetized by the last names of the first author of each
source.
v All references should be double-spaced. But in the university it is single-spaced.
v Each reference should use a hanging indentation: the first line of the reference
should be flush left, but each additional line of the reference needs to be indented.
v In article titles, only the first letter should be capitalized. If a colon appears in the
title, the first letter after the colon should also be capitalized. The title should not
be placed in quotations, underlined or italicized.
v All major words in the title of a journal should be capitalized; i.e. The Journal of
Personality and Social Psychology.
v Longer works such as books and journals should appear in italics.
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SAMPLE REFERENCES
Use ‘&’ if inside the
In-text citations
parenthesis
… The magnitude of gender differences in smoking only, drinking only, and both

behaviors widely varies across the three cities. Further research can examine how these

differences may be used to prevent and reduce smoking and drinking in the adolescent and

young adult population (Cui & Lou, 2018). Use ‘and’ if not inside
the parenthesis
However, in the study of Emslie and Macintyre (2002), in both organizations there

were no significant gender differences in smoking, but men were significantly more likely
For three or more
than women to report drinking 'heavily'. …
authors
In the study of Layoun et al. (2017), more than half of the participants reported that

they thought shocking pictorial warnings would hypothetically be more effective tools to

reduce/quit tobacco consumption compared to only textual warnings…

Reference List

Burns, N., & Grove, S. K. (2005). The practice of nursing research: conduct, critique,
and utilization. 5th ed. St Louis: Elsevier.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016). Youth risk behavior surveillance—
United States, 2015 (2016). Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 66, SS–6, 1–
174.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2019). Smoking and tobacco use. Retrieved
on February 17, 2020 at
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/cessation/quitting/index.h
tm.

UPDATES ON APA STYLE (7th Edition)

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APPENDICES

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APPENDICES

v Should include transmittal letters, informed consent forms, questionnaires, notice

to proceed, plagiarism certificate, grammarian certificate, training/seminar,
enhancement outputs and other important documents.

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SAMPLE TRANSMITTAL LETTER

APPENDIX A
TRANSMITTAL LETTER TO THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF NURSING OF THE
UNVIERSITY OF THE VISAYAS

May, 25, 2020

YVONNE M. SEVILLA, RN, RM, MAN

Dean, College of Nursing, Graduate Studies
University of the Visayas
Cebu City

Madam:

Good day!

We would like to seek permission from your good office to allow us to conduct our faculty research
entitled: “THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: TALES AND STORIES AMONG CEBUANO
HEALTHCARE FRONTLINERS.” Rest assured that all information gathered from this
undertaking will be for educational purposes only.

Hoping for a favorable response. Thank you so much.

Respectfully yours,

Sgd.
Emelita C. Las Marias, MAN, LPT

Sgd.
Wilbert G. Panerio, DM, MAN

Sgd.
Resty L. Picardo, DM, JD, MAN
Faculty Researcher

Approved by:
Sgd.
Mrs. Yvonne M. Sevilla

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Dean, College of Nursing

SAMPLE INFORMED CONSENT FORM

APPENDIX B
INFORMED CONSENT FORM

I understand that I am being asked to participate in a research study. This research study
will explore the lived experiences of Cebuano healthcare frontliners on their experiences
on the COVID-19 pandemic.

If I agree to participate in the study. I will be interviewed for approximately 45 – 60 minutes

about my experience on the COVID-19 pandemic as a healthcare frontliner. The interview
will take place in a private area and most convenient to me. No identifying information
will be included after the data gathering. I understand I will not receive any monetary
consideration for participating in the study. I do not anticipate any risks from participating
in this research study. My participation in the study will not cause physical nor
psychological harm. The study will be beneficial to the respondents and the community
because the findings of this study will ensure implications to groups of individuals who
will benefit from the study.

I realize that the knowledge gained from this study may help either me and all stakeholders
to know more and understand about the experiences of the healthcare frontliners on the
COVID-19 pandemic.

I realize that my participation in this study is entirely voluntary, and I may withdraw from
the study at any time I wish. If I decide to discontinue my participation in this study, I will
continue to be treated in the usual and customary fashion.

I understand that all the data will be kept confidential. However, this information may be
used in publication or presentations.

I understand that in the event that any research related activities result to cause harm. I will
not be automatically compensated by the hospital. If I have any questions or concerns
regarding my right as respondent in this study I can contact the UV-IRB Ethics Office, UV
Main Colon St. Cebu City at telephone no. 032-4169607 or e-mail address at
uvirb2015@gmail.com.

The study has been explained to me, I have read and understand the consent forms, all of
my questions have been answered and I agree to participate, I understand that I will be
given a copy of the signed consent form.
________________________ _____________________________

Signature of Informant/Date Signature of Witness/Date

_________________________

Signature of Researcher/Date
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CURRICULUM VITAE

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CURRICULUM VITAE

v Should contain personal data only.

v Should contain a photo.
v Should be one or two pages only.

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SAMPLE CURRICULUM VITAE

CURRICULUM VITAE

RESTY LIMSIACO PICARDO, DM, JD, MAN, DPE

175C YLAYA, TALAMBAN, CEBU CITY, 6000
09255063226
restypicardo@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

I. UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS

UV Main, situated in Colon, Cebu City and UV-Banilad situated at the Gullas Medical Center in
Banilad, Mandaue City, Philippines, 6014.

Positions held:
A. University Registrar, University of the Visayas – June 1, 2016 to present
Other Positions held in the University:
a.1. Professor, Graduate Studies--College of Nursing, University of the Visayas
a.2. Chairman, Institutional Review Board (Social Sciences), University of the
Visayas
B. Satellite Schools Supervisor, University of the Visayas Satellite Schools – August 1,
2015 to May 2016
C. Dean – College of Nursing and Health Care Services and Midwifery – November
2010 to February 2015
D. Academic Coordinator – June 2010 to October 2010
E. Level IV – Clinical Instructor – May 2004 to June 2010
F. Instructor for Graduate School – June 2009 to present
G. Conducts Review Classes and Rationalization for the Nursing Licensure Examination
and Midwifery Licensure Examination – June 2007 - present
H. Chairman, Research Committee – June 2009 – October 2010
I. Chairman, BSN-Health Allied Professionals – June 2006 – May 2008
J. Chairman, Disciplinary Committee – June 2008 – May 2009
K. Chairman, IQUAME (Nursing Department)
L. Assistant Chairman – Level IV
M. President, Faculty Organization (Annual Year 2008 – 2009)

II. VICENTE GULLAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

A. Staff Nurse at Vicente Gullas Memorial Hospital – May 2003 to May 2004

III. INNODATA PHILIPPINES, INCORPORATED CEBU

A. Team Manager in the Quality Assurance Department at Innodata Philippines,

Incorporated Cebu – June 1995 to May 2003

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EDUCATION

CONSOLACION COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Consolacion, Cebu, Philippines, 6000
Diploma in Professional Education
Graduated: June 1, 2013

UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS-GRADUATE SCHOOL

Colon Street, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000
Doctorate Degree (Doctor in Management – Major in Human Resource Management)
Graduated: October 19, 2012
Dissertation: Conflict Management in the University of the Visayas: Grounded Theory
Award Received: Best Dissertation

UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS-GRADUATE SCHOOL

Colon Street, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000
Master of Arts in Nursing (Medical-Surgical Nursing)
Graduated: October 2008
Thesis: Perceptions and Functional Ability Among Brain Attack Clients: A Nursing
Intervention Plan

SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Villa Aznar, Urgello Street, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000
Bachelor of Laws
Graduated: March 2004

UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS

Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, 6000
Bachelor of Laws
One semester only (1999)

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