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)
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th ed. (2019)APA style is used in psychology and many other disciplines.
- Student Paper ChecklistWriting a paper in APA Format? Use this checklist to quickly reference the writing and formatting guidelines.