APA STYLE

What is an APA style? A format for citing sources and typing research papers in the social sciences developed by the American Psychological Association (APA).

References in the text A direct quote (Smith, 1998, p.265) Smith (1998) states that “whether paraphrasing or quoting, you must credit the source” (p.35). It is stated that “whether paraphrasing or quoting, you must credit the source” (Smith, 1998, p.35).

References in the text Paraphrasing with one author (Smith, 1998) Smith (1998) states, it is important to explain the references Smith (1998) states that ………… It is important to explain the references (Smith, 1998).

References in the text Paraphrasing with two authors (Smith & Bradley, 1998). Smith and Bradley (1998) mentioned that …. It was mentioned that …. (Smith & Bradley, 1998).

References in the text With three to five authors first time (Smith, Bradley & Sean, 1998). Smith, Bradley and Sean (1998) stated that It was stated that ….. (Smith, Bradley & Sean, 1998).

References in the text With three to five authors after first time (Smith et al., 1998). Smith et al. (1998) state, ……….. If at the end of the sentence, use (Smith et al., 1998). With six or more authors (Smith et al., 1998). With no author, use the first identifying words of the title (“Journey”, 1998).

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References Journal article Smith, B., & Cornell, J. (1991). Apa guide. Journal of APA, 38, Smith, B., & Cornell, J. (1991). Apa guide. Journal of APA, 38 (9), Book Smith, B. (1990). APA guide. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

References A web site Plonsky, M. (2004). Psychology with style: A hypertext writing guide (Version 5). Retrieved from the Web January 10, Edited book Marshall, F. D. (Ed.). (2000). Apa style. Atlanta: Kluwer Publications.

References An article in an edited book Cicero, T. J. (1979). A critique of animal analogues of alcoholism. In E. Majchrowicz & E. P. Noble (Eds.), Biochemistry and pharmacology of ethanol (Volume 2, pp ). New York: Plenum Press.

References Groups as authors U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. (1971). Alcohol and Health. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

References Unpublished manuscript with a university cited Smith, J. J. (2000). APA style. Unpublished manuscript, New York University.