For direct quotes:
* Author's last name
* Year of publication
* Page number
Example: (Smith, 2023, p. 15).
For paraphrases:
* Author's last name
* Year of publication
Example: (Smith, 2023).
If the author is not named in the sentence:
* Include the author's last name and year of publication in parentheses at the end of the sentence.
Example: Research shows that students who engage in active learning strategies perform better academically (Smith, 2023).
Important notes:
* If there are two authors, include both last names separated by an ampersand (&).
* If there are three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by "et al."
* If you are citing multiple sources within the same parentheses, separate them with a semicolon.
* For sources without an author, use the title (or shortened title) in place of the author's name.
For more detailed information on APA in-text citations, consult the APA Publication Manual or the APA Style website.