How Do I Cite Graphs in APA Style?

You must cite all sources when writing a term paper for college, both to avoid academic plagiarism and to enable your readers to review the original sources of your information. This includes tables and figures, such as graphs. If you are writing in the social sciences, it is likely that your professor has asked you to format your paper according to American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines.

Instructions

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      List the author of the graph, followed by a period. For example: Smith, J. If the author is an organization, simply list the name of the organization followed by a period. For example: American Psychological Association.

    • 2

      List the year of publication in parentheses, followed by a period. For example: (2009).

    • 3

      List the title of the graph, followed by the type of image it is in brackets. Follow this information with a period. For example: Incidence of Psychotic Diseases in America, 1823 [Graph].

    • 4

      List the author and book in which the graph appears in the following format: In J. Jones, A History of American Psychosis. The title of the book should appear in italics.

    • 5

      List the city and state in which the book containing the graph was published, followed by a colon. For example: Boston, MA:

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      List the name of the publisher, followed by a period. For example: American Press.

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      Ensure that the finished citation appears in the following format: Smith, J. (2009). Incidence of Psychotic Diseases in America, 1823 [Graph]. In J. Jones, A History of American Psychosis. Boston, MA: American Press.

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