Health Information Management

APA (American Psychological Association) is the preferred citation style for the Health Information Technology program. Some basic rules for APA and academic honesty:

1. Cite direct quotes using an in-text citation. Use the resources below to learn how to do in-text citations in APA.
2. Cite ideas as well as words! Paraphrasing is when you summarize information you've seen elsewhere.
3. If it's not common sense, you must find a source! Think of citations as a way to "prove" what you know.
4. Cite all of your sources two different ways: First, use an in-text citation whenever you use a source in your paper. Second, create a references list with all of your sources alphabetized.
5. Before you submit your paper, double-check your sources. Everything in your in-text citations should be in your bibliography, and everything in your bibliography should be cited in your text.

Access to databases and journals off-campus: Search for titles through the San Juan College Library's main search page. Sign in to your library account in the top right of the search results screen - username only, no "@my.sanjuancollege.edu". Then access the journals through the link in our search. This will create a proxy link that tells the database you are a San Juan College student.

• Journal of AHIMA
• Perspectives in Health Information Management
• The HIM Journal

Open Educational Resources (OER) do not require codes, permissions, or payments to access.