Introduction to APA References and APA Style for the Collaborative Learning Project
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Example APA Reference Entries and In-Text Citations
"Standard" Format for Textbook
- Author Last Name, First Initial.
- (Date/Year).
- Title of book.
- Publisher.
Textbook Reference Entry Example:
Schell, B., & Gillen, G. (2018). Willard and Spackman's occupational therapy (13th Ed.). Wolters Kluwer.
Textbook In-Text Citation Example:
(Schell & Gillen, 2018)
“Standard” Format for Online Database Journal Articles (WTC)
- Author Last Name, First Initial.
- (Date).
- Title of article.
- Title of Journal,
- Volume (Issue Numbers),
- Page Numbers
- Web Address…No longer required for APA 7 but WTC instructor prefers you still include this.
Journal Article Reference Entry Example:
Anderson, S. M. (2007). Spinal curves and scoliosis. Radiologic Technology, 79(1), 44-68.
https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A169410094/HRCA?u=la74598&sid=bookmark-HRCA&xid=fbf877aa.
Journal Article In-Text Citation Example:
(Anderson, 2007)
"Standard" Format for Interviews
Note that this is cited in text but not included on the References page.
- Interviewee (First initial. Last name),
- personal communication,
- Date of interview
Interview In-Text Citation Example:
(J. Johnson, personal communication, January 12, 2023).
Sample APA References Page
Don't forget to cite your textbook if you use that as a source!