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How to Cite Sources in an APA References List
Use the following guidelines when formatting a list of references in APA style. Remember to
organize all entries alphabetically by the author’s last name. For more information, consult
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
Note: Citations in a reference list in APA style should be double spaced, though they do not
appear that way in this handout in order to save space.
1. Journal Article from a Print Source
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, Vol. No.(Issue No.), inclusive
page numbers.
NOTE: You need only the year for the date. Do not use p. or pp, Vol., or No. with
journal articles.
York, M. G. (1984). Misogyny in Shakespeare’s plays. Shakespeare Quarterly, 18(2), 34–57.
2. Journal Article with 2-20 Authors
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author, C. C., & Author, D. D. (Year). Title of the article. Title
of the Journal, Vol. No.(Issue No.), inclusive page numbers.
Saywitz, K. J., Mannarino, A. P., Berliner, L., & Cohen, J. A. (2000). Treatment for sexually
abused children. American Psychologist, 55, 1040–1049.
3. Journal Article with More than 20 Authors
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., Author, C. C., Author, D. D., Author, E. E., Author, F. F.,
Author, G. G., Author, H. H., Author, I. I., Author, J. J., Author, K. K., Author, L. L.,
Author, M. M., Author, N. N., Author, O. O., Author, P. P., Author, Q. Q., Author, R.
R., Author, S. S., Author, T. T., … Author, Z. Z. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the
Journal, Vol. No.(Issue No.), inclusive page numbers.
NOTE: Include the names of the first nineteen authors listed in the study, followed
by ellipses to indicate that there are additional authors of the article, and then
provide the final author’s name.
Wol, S. A., West, S. G., Sand, I. N., Tein, J., Coat, D., Lengua, L., Gilbert, D. G., Jones, E.
F., Smith, W. T., Martins, X. L., Bartles, J. M., Carter, D., Campbell, C., Baker, A. B.,
Flores, T., Gray, W. E., Green, G., Cox, G., Harris, H. L., … Martin, P. (2000). An
experimental evaluation. Journal of Consulting, 68, 843–856.
4. Journal Article from an Online Database
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, Vol. No.(Issue No.), inclusive
page numbers. https://doi.org/ & the DOI
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NOTE: Do not use a retrieval statement or retrieval date. The DOI (digital object
identifier) alone is sufficient. Only use “Retrieved from” if needed for a source that
frequently changes (e.g., a blog or wiki). Include a retrieval date (e.g., Retrieved
July 14, 2020, from).
Boutin, A. (2006). Shakespeare, women, and French Romanticism. Shakespeare Quarterly,
32(6), 204-223. https://doi.org/10.1037/0002-9432.76.4.482
5. Journal Article from an Open Access Journal (with no DOI Available)
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, Vol. No.(Issue No.), inclusive
page numbers. URL of journal home page
Boutin, A. (2006). Shakespeare, women, and French Romanticism. Shakespeare Quarterly,
32(6), 204-223. http://shakespeare_quarterly/v032/32.6.boutin.pdf
6. Webpage
Author, A. A. (Year). (Publication date). Title of the webpage. Website. URL
NOTE: Webpage titles are italicized.
Smith, A. B. (2019). History of APA style citation. APA style.
http://www.apa.style.org/history.html
7. Book by a Single Author
Author, A. A. (Year). (Publication date). Title of the book. Publisher name.
NOTE: Capitalize only the first word of titles (and any proper nouns).
Littleton, B. L. (1999). The conflict in Iraq. Doubleday.
8. Book by Multiple Authors
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Publication date). Title of the book. Publisher.
Note: List all authors with the last name first. Use & rather than and before the final
author’s name.
Jencks, C., & Riesman, D. (1968). The academic revolution. Doubleday.
9. Book with an Editor
Editor, A. A. (Ed.). (Publication date). Title of the edited book. Publisher.
Felchner, M. E. (Ed.). (2008). Voting in America. Praeger.
10. Chapter in an Edited Book
Author, A. A. (Publication date). Title of the chapter or article. In B. B. Editor (Ed.), Title of
book (pp. inclusive page numbers of chapter). Publisher.
Douglas, P. (1998). Differences in perspective. In L. P. Horton (Ed.), Race and ethnicity in
America (pp. 45–68). University of Chicago Press.
11. E-book
Author, A. A. (Publication date). Title of the book. doi.org URL or download URL
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Note: Use either the doi.org URL, if one is provided, or the URL where you
downloaded the book. The platform or device (e.g., Kindle) is no longer required.
Stoker, B. (1897). Dracula. Amazon.com
12. Article in a Magazine
Author, A. A. (Year, Month). Title of the article. Title of the Magazine, Vol. no., inclusive
page numbers.
NOTE: Do not use p. or pp. with magazine articles. Give the volume number for
magazines, if available. For an online magazine, include the URL (e.g.,
http://discovermagazine.com).
Ecker, T., & Ricker, P. S. (2005, January). The winter survival guide. GQ, 3-5.
13. Article in a Weekly Magazine
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the article. Title of the Magazine, Vol. no, inclusive
page numbers.
Thompson, R. (2001, February 10). Remembering the Vietnam War. Time, 157, 57–65.
14. Article in a Print Newspaper
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the article. Title of the Newspaper, p. Section letter
and page number.
NOTE: Use p. or pp. with newspaper articles.
Theobald, T. L. (1998, June 12). Local high schools celebrate end of school year. Pittsburgh
Tribune Review, p. A4.
15. Article in an Online Newspaper
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Newspaper. URL of the newspaper
site homepage ONLY
Theobald, T. L. (1998, June 12). Local high schools celebrate end of school year. Pittsburgh
Tribune Review. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/
16. Online Lecture Notes/Slides
Author, A. A. (Publication date). Title of Lecture. URL.
Roberts, K. F. (1998). Federal regulations of chemicals in the environment.
http://siri.uvm.edu/ppt/40hrenv/index.html