Example 1: Website with an author:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). *Title of page*. Site name. URL
Example (using this format):
Smith, J. (2023, March 15). *The impact of social media on teenagers*. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mysteries-love/202303/the-impact-of-social-media-on-teenagers
Example 2: Website with an organization as author:
Organization Name. (Year, Month Day). *Title of page*. Site name. URL
Example (using this format):
American Psychological Association. (2024, January 20). *Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition*. APA Style. https://apastyle.apa.org/
Example 3: Website with no author or date:
If no author or date is available, use "n.d." for no date. It's best to avoid using websites lacking authorship and date if possible, as they lack credibility.
*Title of page*. (n.d.). Site name. URL
Example (using this format):
*Understanding Climate Change*. (n.d.). National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/
Important Considerations:
* Retrieval date: The 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual generally discourages including retrieval dates unless the source material is likely to change (e.g., a wiki).
* DOI (Digital Object Identifier): If a DOI is available, use it instead of the URL. DOIs are persistent links, less likely to become broken.
* Italicize titles: Italicize the titles of websites and longer works (like reports or articles found on a website).
* Capitalization: Capitalize only the first word of the title and subtitle, and any proper nouns.
Remember to always double-check your citation against the latest APA style guide for the most accurate and up-to-date information. The examples above are for illustrative purposes and may need adjustments depending on the specifics of the website you're citing.