Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
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American Psychological Association (APA) Style Citation is most commonly used in the social sciences. Those disciplines include psychology, sociology, and applied sciences in related fields. It is designed to share research while allowing for a focus on the elements of research.
(Author, Date)
Parenthetical
Author (Date)
Narrative
Author(s)/ Editor(s). Publication Date. Title. Publication Information.
reference entry format varies by source type
In APA format, full reference entries are specialized by the format of the source material. The goal is to allow readers to locate a source by providing complete information while allowing for focus on the elements that stand alone. Format may also impact the interpretations that can be made from the source material.
