How do you cite a source that is referenced in another article APA format?

You should not directly cite a source that you haven't read yourself in APA style. It's considered poor scholarship. Instead, you need to find the original source and cite that directly.

However, if you *cannot* locate the original source (perhaps it's unavailable or behind a paywall), you can cite the source as found *indirectly* but you must make that clear in your text and your reference list.

Here's how:

In-text citation:

You would cite the secondary source (the article you *did* read) and indicate that you are referencing the original source as reported in the secondary source. For example:

* Example 1 (paraphrase): Smith (as cited in Jones, 2023) argued that...

* Example 2 (direct quote): "The findings clearly indicate..." (Smith, as cited in Jones, 2023, p. 12).

Reference list:

You only include the secondary source (the article you *read*) in your reference list. You do *not* include a reference for the original source (Smith, in these examples) because you have not verified its content directly.

* Example: Jones, A. B. (2023). *Title of Article*. *Title of Journal*, *Volume*(Issue), pages. DOI or URL

Important Considerations:

* Preference for Primary Sources: Always prioritize finding and citing the original source. Relying on secondary sources weakens your argument and can lead to misinterpretations.

* Transparency: Clearly indicate that you are using a secondary source. This allows readers to understand the limitations of your citation.

* Accuracy: Even when citing a secondary source, carefully check the accuracy of the information presented to ensure you aren't perpetuating errors.

In short, strive to find the primary source whenever possible. Only use a secondary source as a last resort and always clearly indicate that you've done so.