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APA recently published the 7th edition of the Manual, which replaces the 6th edition. Resources for both versions will be kept on this page throughout the Fall 2020 semester. Information that pertains to a specific edition is labelled appropriately.

APA Citation Resources

For a complete list of specifics about APA Style for both the reference list and in-text citations, see the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association below.

Example APA References

These examples have been updated to meet the guidelines in the 7th edition (2020) of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), page range. https://doi.org/10.0000/0000
 
McCauley, S. M., & Christiansen, M. H. (2019). Language learning as language use: A cross-linguistic model of child language development. Psychological Review, 126(1), 1-51. https://doi.org/10.1037/rev0000126
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), page range.
 
Anderson, M. (2018). Getting consistent with consequences. Educational Leadership, 76(1), 26-33.
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher Name. DOI (if available)
 
Risley, T. R., Hart, B., & Rohn, C. (2008). Gender roles in schools (3rd ed.). Market Books.
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor & B. B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pages of chapter). Publisher Name. DOI (if available)
 
O'Neil, J. M., & Egan, J. (1992). Men's and women's gender role journeys: A metaphor for healing, transition, and transformation. In B. R. Wainrib (Ed.), Gender issues across the life cycle (pp. 107-123). Springer.
Author, A. A. or Name of Group. (Date of publication). Title of document. Site name (if different from author). https://webaddress.com/example

If there is not an author, move the title of document to the beginning of citation. If there is no date, use (n.d.).

Postwar gender roles and women in American politics. (n.d.). History, Art & Archives: United States House of Representatives. https://history.house.gov/Exhibitions-and-Publications/WIC/Historical-Essays/Changing-Guard/Identity/
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), page range. https://doi.org/10.0000/0000
 
Ellis, T. (2009). Gender roles in elementary classrooms: Fostering freedom from stereotypes. Instructor, 9(3), 36-39. https://doi.org/10:1047/0238-7122.31.2.125
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), page range. Retrieved from http://www.journalhomepage.com/full/url/
 
Stahl, J. (2008). Emotional effects of job loss on families. E-Journal of Applied Psychology, 3(2), 12-16. Retrieved from http://ojs.lib.swin.edu.au/index.php/ejap
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.
 
Risley, T. R., Hart, B., & Rohn, C. (2008). Gender roles in schools (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Market Books.
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of chapter. In A. A. Editor & B. B. Editor (Eds.), Title of book (pages of chapter). Location: Publisher.
 
O'Neil, J. M., & Egan, J. (1992). Men's and women's gender role journeys: A metaphor for healing, transition, and transformation. In B. R. Wainrib (Ed.), Gender issues across the life cycle (pp. 107-123). New York, NY: Springer.
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://webaddress.com/example

If no author, move title of document to beginning of citation. If no date, use (n.d.).

Postwar gender roles and women in American politics. (n.d.). Retrieved from History, Art & Archives: United States House of Representatives website: http://history.house.gov/Exhibitions-and-Publications/WIC/Historical-Essays/Changing-Guard/Identity/

In-Text Citations

  • In-text, or parenthetical, citations indicate you are quoting, summarizing, or paraphrasing someone else's work or ideas.
  • In-text citations should correspond to a source in your reference list - this helps your reader identify the original source used.
  • Placement depends on how you incorporate a source into your writing - there is more than one correct way to cite in-text.

In-Text Citation Resources