How to cite using APA 7th edition
Jonathan Munyoro
Last Update 3 years ago
Citing in APA format (7th edition) involves two main components: in-text citations and reference entries. Here's a brief overview:
In-Text Citations:
- These are brief references in the running text that direct readers to the reference entry at the end of the paper.
- An APA in-text citation consists of the author’s last name and the year of publication (also known as the author-date system). If you’re citing a specific part of a source, you should also include a locator such as a page number. For example: (Smith, 2020, p. 170)
- The in-text citation can take two forms: parenthetical and narrative¹. For example: Parenthetical citation: According to new research … (Smith, 2020).
- Narrative citation: Smith (2020) notes that ….
Reference Entries:
- These are detailed entries that appear at the end of your paper.
- They generally include information about the author, publication date, title, and source.
- The format varies depending on the type of source (e.g., book, journal article, webpage).
- For more detailed guidelines, you may want to check out resources like theMendeley Citation Guide https://www.mendeley.com/guides/citation-guides/