Basic Structure:
Articles appearing in journals and other periodicals should be cited using the author-date format. APA format citations should include the author's last name, followed by the date of publication.
For example:…as Jones (2001) described…or
...the study found a significant statistical relationship between the two variables (Jones, 2001).
Citing Articles with No Author:
In cases where no author is listed, include the short title of the article followed by the date of publication.
For example:...the findings were consistent with previous research ("New Study," 2003).
More Tips:
- All direct quotations should include the page number of the source.
- When citing an organization, such as the American Psychological Association (APA), spell out the entire name in the first citation. All further citations should use the appropriate acronym.
