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American Psychological Association (APA): List of References

American Psychological Association (APA) is the style of documentation of sources used by the American Psychological Association which is utilized when writing research papers.

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Guidelines for Listing Authors

Guidelines for Listing Authors

The formatting of author's names in the following items apply to all sources -- books, articles, websites, and so on.

Web Sites and Parts of Websites

Websites and Parts of Websites

Articles and Other Short Works

Articles and Other Short Works

Article in a Journal
A. Print
B. Web
C. Database
Article in a Magazine
A. Print
B. Web
C. Database
Article in a Newspaper
A. Print
B. Web
Abstract
A. Abstract of a Journal Article
B. Abstract of a Paper
Supplemental Material
Letter to the Editor
Editorial or Other Unsigned Article
Newsletter Article
Review
Published Interview
Article in a Dictionary or an Encyclopedia (including a Wiki)
A. Print
B. Web
Comment on an Online Article
Testimony Before a Legislative Body

Audio, Visual, and Multimedia Sources

Audio, Visual, and Multimedia Sources

Books and Other Long Works

Books and Other Long Works

Basic Format for a Book
A. Print
B. Web (or Online Library)
C. E-Book
D. Database
Edition Other than First
Selection from an Anthology or a Collection
A. Entire Anthology
B. Selection from an Anthology
Multivolume Work
A. All Volumes
B. One Volume, with Title
Introduction, Preface, Foreword, or Afterword
Dictionary or Other Reference Work
Repubished Book
Book in a Language other than English
Dissertation
A. Published
B. Unpublished
Conference Proceedings
Government Document
Report from a Private Organization
Legal Source
Sacred or Classical Text

Personal Communication and Social Media

Personal Communication and Social Media

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Work Cited

Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference. Nineth edition. Boston ; New York: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2018. Print.