General Structure
* Author(s). (Year, Month Day). *Title of the work*. Retrieved from [URL]
Key Elements
* Author(s):
* If available, list the author's last name, followed by their initials (e.g., Smith, J. D.).
* If no author is listed, use the name of the organization or website.
* Year: Include the year of publication. If there's no publication date, use "n.d." (for "no date").
* Month Day: If available, include the specific month and day of publication.
* Title of the work: Capitalize the first letter of the title and any proper nouns. Italicize the title if it's a website or journal.
* Retrieved from: This indicates the source of the information. Include the full URL.
Examples
Journal Article from an Online Database
* With DOI:
* Smith, J. D., & Jones, A. B. (2023). The impact of social media on mental health. *Journal of Psychology*, *45*(2), 125-140. https://doi.org/10.1037/psy0000000
* Without DOI:
* Williams, M. (2022, October 25). The future of artificial intelligence. *Scientific American*. Retrieved from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-future-of-artificial-intelligence/
Website
* With Author:
* Greenpeace. (2023). Climate change: The urgent need for action. Retrieved from https://www.greenpeace.org/climate-change/
* Without Author:
* National Institute of Mental Health. (n.d.). Anxiety disorders. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
Blog Post
* Johnson, L. (2023, March 10). The power of storytelling in marketing. *The Marketing Blog*. Retrieved from https://www.themarketingblog.com/power-of-storytelling-marketing/
Video
* From a Website:
* TED. (2020, July 14). The surprising truth about what motivates us [Video]. YouTube. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFj0Q
* From a Streaming Service:
* Netflix. (2023). *The Crown* [TV series]. Retrieved from https://www.netflix.com/title/70143842
Important Notes:
* Accessibility: Make sure the URL you provide is accessible to others.
* Retrieval Date: If you believe the information might change, include the date you accessed the source after the URL. However, this is not required in most cases.
* APA Style Guide: For more specific guidance and additional examples, refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
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