Citations

Public Relations uses AP style when citing in the field. AP style is associated press style. This style is mostly used for journalistic writing but not in all as stated by Purdue Owl, "Although some publications such as the New York Times have developed their own style guidelines, a basic knowledge of AP style is considered essential to those who want to work in print journalism." When originally researched I found that APA was the style for public relations, but in my interview I was enlightened that AP style is more regularity used in this field.  Some principles behind AP style are: consistency, clarity, accuracy, and brevity. Amy Ess explains some of the characteristics of AP style, "AP style requires consistency in spelling, capitalization, puntucation, and terms ranging form sports, business, and now food." Here is how to cite a journal article, book, webpage, movie, and interview with an example under each.

1. Journal Article:
Author. Date Published. Title of the article. Name of the Newspaper. Retrieved from URL.
Joanathan Horn. March 19 2015. SeaWorld Hires New CEO. UT San Diego. Retrieved from http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/mar/19/seaworld-hires-new-ceo-joel-manby-blackfish/

2. Book:
Author. Date. Title. Location:Publisher.
Dell, L., Vacca, R., & Irvin, J.L. (2001). Elements of language. Austin, TX: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.

3. Webpage:
Author,. Date Published. Title of Article. Title of Publisher. Volume. Retrieved from URL.
Irving, I. & Kuan, X. (2009, August 25). Crime, punishment and poverty in the United States.
     Retrieved http://ideas.repec.org/p/dal/wparch/uspov.html 

4. Movie:
Producer. Director. Date of Publication. Title of Motion Picture. Country of Origin: studio or distributor.
Davidson, F., Davidson, J. (1999). B.F. Skinner: A fresh appraisal. United States: Davidson Films.

5. Interview:
Only given incite citation of interviewee.

Citations:
1. RDC LIBRARY. Feb 13, 2015. APA Citation Style 6th Edition: A. Motion Picture http://rdc.libguides.com/c.php?g=76261&p=493594
2. Joshua M. Paiz, Elizabeth Angeli, Jodi Wagner, Elena Lawrick. Kristen Moore, Michael Anderson, Lars Soderlund, Allen Brizee, Russel Keck. Oct 7 2014 APA Formatting and Style Guide. Purdue OWL.Retrieved from https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/11/