Why do we cite?
All citations answer the same basic questions for the reader and include the same basic information for each source. Consider these questions:
- What type of information/writing is the work?
- Who wrote the work?
- Who published the work?
- When was it published?
- What is it called?
- Where can I find a copy?
It becomes confusing when some of those things are unclear. Once you have all of these answers, the rest of citation is just formatting.
APA (American Psychological Association)
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed. (2019)
APA style is used in psychology and many other disciplines.
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Student Paper ChecklistWriting a paper in APA Format? Use this checklist to quickly reference the writing and formatting guidelines.