Formatting References Using Copilot

In this video, Dr. Bjorn Mercer, a Department Chair in the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education, provides a step-by-step guide on how to use Copilot to format references according to APA style. This video is particularly useful for students who need to ensure their citations are accurate and properly formatted for their academic work.

Dr. Mercer begins by explaining the importance of gathering all pertinent information for the reference, including the title, author, date of publication, place of publication, and web link. He demonstrates how to input this information into Copilot using a specific prompt to format the reference according to the latest version of APA. Dr. Mercer emphasizes the need to double-check the formatted reference against official APA guidelines to ensure accuracy.

The video also highlights the versatility of Copilot, noting that it can be adjusted to format references in other styles such as MLA, Chicago, Turabian, and IEEE. Dr. Mercer uses an example article from The Guardian to show how Copilot can generate a nearly perfect APA reference, with only minor adjustments needed for italics.

By the end of the video, viewers will understand how to use Copilot to efficiently format references for their papers, essays, and presentations, saving time and ensuring compliance with academic standards.

Using this video’s transcript, Copilot assisted with drafting the overview.

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