To find the reference example you need, first select a category (e.g., periodicals) and then choose the appropriate type of work (e.g., journal article) and follow the relevant example. When selecting a category, use the webpages and websites category only when a work does not fit better within another category.
How to Cite in APA Format (7th edition)
For example: (Smith, 2020, p. 170). Parenthetical vs. narrative citation The in-text citation can take two forms: parenthetical and narrative. Both types are generated automatically when citing a source with Scribbr’s APA Citation Generator. Parenthetical citation: According to new research … (Smith, 2020).
How to Cite a Website in APA Style
APA website citations usually include the author, the publication date, the title of the page or article, the website name, and the URL. If there is no author, start the citation with the title of the article. If the page is likely to change over time, add a retrieval date.
7th edition Common Reference Examples Guide
Common Reference Examples Guide This guide contains examples of common types of APA Style references. Section numbers indicate where to find the examples in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
General Format
Purdue OWL Research and Citation APA Style (7th Edition) APA Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition) General Format General Format Please use the example at the bottom of this page to cite the Purdue OWL in APA. You can also watch our APA vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel. Cite your source automatically in APA Cite
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To find the reference example you need, first select a category (e.g., periodicals) and then choose the appropriate type of work (e.g., journal article) and follow the relevant example. When selecting a category, use the webpages and websites category only when a work does not fit better within another category.
For example: (Smith, 2020, p. 170). Parenthetical vs. narrative citation The in-text citation can take two forms: parenthetical and narrative. Both types are generated automatically when citing a source with Scribbr’s APA Citation Generator. Parenthetical citation: According to new research … (Smith, 2020).
APA website citations usually include the author, the publication date, the title of the page or article, the website name, and the URL. If there is no author, start the citation with the title of the article. If the page is likely to change over time, add a retrieval date.
Common Reference Examples Guide This guide contains examples of common types of APA Style references. Section numbers indicate where to find the examples in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
Purdue OWL Research and Citation APA Style (7th Edition) APA Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition) General Format General Format Please use the example at the bottom of this page to cite the Purdue OWL in APA. You can also watch our APA vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel. Cite your source automatically in APA Cite