The following examples demonstrate how to cite common sources according to the APA 6th edition style. For full details, consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th Edition).
In-Text Citations
Author’s Name Used in Sentence |
1 Author |
2 Authors |
3-5 Authors |
6+ Authors |
Your sentence (Year). |
(Last Name, Year) |
(Last N. & Last N., Year) |
(Last N., Last N., & Last N., Year) |
(First Last Name et al., Year) |
Bibliography Citations
Articles |
Template: Author, A. B. (Year). Title of article: Subtitle. Journal, volume(number), xx–xx. doi:0.1111/2222-3333.44.555 (include the doi number if available) Example: Oricho, D. O. (2010). Understanding benefits of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the work place mediation. Journal of Law and Conflict Resolution, 2(1), 11–19. Example: Keenan, K., Hipwell, A., Chung, T., Stepp, S., Stouthamer-Loeber, M., Loeber, R., & McTigue, K. (2010). The Pittsburg Girls Study: Overview and Initial Findings. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology. 39(4), 506-521. doi:10.1080/15374416.2010.486320 |
| Books | Template: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book: Subtitle. City, State: Publisher. doi:0.1111/2222-3333.44.555 (include the doi number if available) Example: Hyman, M. (2008). The UltraMind solution: Fix your broken brain by healing your body first: The simple way to defeat depression, overcome anxiety, and sharpen your mind. New York, NY: Scribner. doi:10.1037/10082-000 Example: Katz, S. E. (2003). Wild fermentation: The flavor, nutrition, and craft of live-culture foods [Kindle DX version]. Retrieved from Amazon.com Example: Stone, C. B., & Dahir, C. A. (2006). The transformed school counselor. Boston: Lahaska Press.
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| Book Chapter | Template: Chapter Author, A. B. (Year). Chapter title. In Book author, Book title (pp. xx–xx). City, State: Publisher. Example: Manzini, E. (2007). The scenario of a multi-local society: Creative communities, active networks, and enabling solutions. In J. Chapman & N. Grant (Eds.), Designers, visionaries and other stories: A collection of sustainable design essays (4th ed.) (pp. 76–95). London, United Kingdom: Earthscan.
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| Dissertation | Template: Author, A. A. (Date). Title of dissertation: Subtitle (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (AAT 1111111). Example: Curran, C. F. (2007). The experience of moving to different dimensions of consciousness (Doctoral dissertation). Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (AAT 3287726).
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| Webpage | Template: Author, A. A. (Date). Title of webpage. Retrieved from URL Example: U. S. Department of Agriculture. (2009). Nutrition Program Facts. Retrieved from http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/WIC-Fact-Sheet.pdf Example: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute. (n.d.) King quotes on war and peace. Retrieved from http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu /index.php/resources/article/king_quotes_on_war_and_peace/ |
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