APA Citations
The American Psychological Association (APA) style guide is commonly used in academic writing. The tools listed below provide examples on how to cite common sources like newspaper articles, journal articles, and books.
Cite twice! Once in the text of your writing and another in a list of references at the end of your work.
In text citation example:
Llamas affinity for peppermint lollipops as opposed to cinnamon is well documented (Perkins & Fowler, 1985).
Alternatively:
According to Perkins and Fowler (1985), llamas prefer peppermint lollipops over cinnamon at a rate of 5 to 1.
Reference list example:
Perkins, Ml & Fowler, J. (1985). Sweet Teeth: Llamas Confectionery Preferences and Implications for Veterinary Dental Practices. Camelidae Quarterly, 43(2), 19-27. http://www.wildkingdom.com/newseries
Sources for Additional Examples:
- APA Formatting Guide: The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)An APA Citation Guide that reflects the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. It offers examples for the general format of research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page. Includes examples of citations for everything from news articles to tweets and personal interviews.
- APA Style BlogThe American Psychological Association's in depth guide to using APA.
- Cornell's Guide to Citation ManagementProvides resources for utilizing a range of citation styles and tools for managing citations.
- Referencing Sources in APA Style: A Basic IntroductionMemorial University Libraries
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