However, you can reference the *source* of the assessment if it's relevant to your research. For example:
If the assessment was created by a specific organization:
* Organization name. (Year). *Assessment name*. [Document type]. [Location].
Example:
* American Psychological Association. (2023). *APA Style Guide*. [Online document]. https://apastyle.apa.org/
If the assessment was published in a journal article or book:
* Author(s). (Year). *Article/book title*. *Journal title*, *Volume*(Issue), pages. OR *Publisher*.
Example:
* Smith, J., & Jones, A. (2022). *The effectiveness of a new assessment tool for measuring student learning*. *Journal of Educational Assessment*, *15*(2), 123-145.
If you are citing an assessment that was developed internally:
* You can refer to the assessment in the text of your paper.
* Briefly describe the assessment and its purpose.
* If you need to provide more specific information about the assessment, you can include it in an appendix.
Example:
* "To measure students' understanding of the concepts, a multiple-choice assessment was administered at the end of the unit."
Important Notes:
* Avoid using the name of the assessment itself as a reference. Instead, refer to the source material or describe the assessment.
* If the assessment is not publicly available, you should not cite it directly.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that your citations are accurate and meet the APA formatting standards.