APA formatting Software

[darryl....@boeing.com]

I was at the Anaheim colloquim where several people mentioned the
benifits of using software packages for providing APA compliant
formatting etc. Does anyone have any experience with these packages?
Can you make a recommendation? I don't know why you would actually
need it. When you get the format straight once, you've got it made!

[tc]

Darryl:

I was Barnes and Noble tonight using a gift card along with my
membership discount and a special 15% off sale they were having. I
found the item there retailing for $48. By the time I redeemed by
discounts and giftcard the software cost me $8 out of pocket. I loaded
it on my PC tonight without problems, but have not had a chance to test
drive it. Anyway, if Capella is charging more than $50.00 for it, they
are gouging us.

I will let you know what I think of the software once I try it.

tc

[Carl]

Hi Darryl:

I use Reference Point APA formatting software available from here:

http://www.referencepointsoftware.com

Be advised that none of these are foolproof and exact. Each of us
should REALLY know APA inside and out! I recommend a SPIRAL BOUND copy
of APA 5th Ed. Keep it handy!

All best,
Carl Puckett

[Carl]

TC:

What software are you referring to in your post?

What? Capella gouge? See the financial snapshot of "Capella Education
Company" at:

http://www.hoovers.com

Overview
Capella Education gets students ready to wear a graduation cap. The
fast-growing company operates Capella University, an online university
that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business,
organization and management, education, psychology, human services, and
information technology. More than 12,000 students are enrolled in the
school, which employs about 740 faculty members. Students seeking
doctoral degrees account for 47% of enrollment. Nearly 70% of revenues
are from federal student financial aid programs. Chairman and CEO Steve
Shank (who founded the company in 1993) owns 21% of the company.

Key Numbers:
Company Type Private (NASDAQ: CAPU Proposed)
Fiscal Year-End December
2004 Sales (mil.) $117.7
1-Year Sales Growth 43.9%
2004 Net Income (mil.) $18.8
1-Year Net Income Growth 327.6%
2004 Employees 1,372
1-Year Employee Growth 154.1%

[tc]

Interesting growth rates, yes Capella is in a good niche market
amongst other things.

Anyway the software I am referring to is the APA Style Helper 5.0.

Hope this helps.

tc

[tc]

Carl,

Good word to the wise.

thanks,

tc

[jd...@carolina.rr.com]

Good Morning,

I have been using an APA software templet for over a year and have had
excellant success.

The company name is "Reference Point Software, LLC" and the CD cost me
$39

It has worked for me.

Johnnie Woodard