How to Cite a Study in APA Format

Proper citation of resources and research studies used as references in your APA document will eliminate the risks of being charged with plagiarism. APA style refers to the system of citation developed by the American Psychological Association aimed at making research papers and their findings less difficult to read and comprehend while maintaining the integrity of the information included in the paper. References are fully cited at the end of the document with a brief mention in the body of the document. References lists are double-spaced with a half-inch indentation on the second and subsequent lines.

Instructions

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      Type the authors' name in last name, first initial format. The first initial should be followed by a period and an ampersand should be placed before the last name in the sequence. If there is more than one author, write the first author's name, a comma and then list the second authors' name. The citation will look like this: Craig, G., Jones, P., & Steward, J.

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      Type the year the study was completed in parenthesis, followed by a period. The citation will now resemble this: Craig, G., Jones, P., & Steward, J. (2011).

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      Type the full title of the study capitalizing only the first word. If a subtitle is included, capitalize the first word of the subtitle. Close the citation with a period. The citation now looks like this: Craig, G., Jones, P., & Steward, J. (2011). Comparison between chemiluminescent and bioluminescent substances: The power of light sources.

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      Type the name of the journal or publication the study appeared in italics. Follow with a comma and then the volume number followed by another comma, all in italics. Next type the page numbers on which the study appeared. Page numbers are not in italics. Close the citation with a period. The final citation will look like this: Craig, G., Jones, P., & Steward, J. (2011). Comparison between chemiluminescent and bioluminescent substances: The power of light sources. Forensics National, 38, 165-168. *Italics not displayed in this example.

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      Type the author's last names followed by a comma then the year of the study after each instance of use inside the body of your APA document. Close the citation with a period. The citation will look like this: (Craig, Jones, & Steward, 2011).

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