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ESP 197: Research Skills Lab: Citing Sources

APA 7th Edition Full Citations Video - University of Southern Maine

Parts of an APA Article Reference (General)

In the following reference:

Rieger, K. L., & Chernomas, W. M. (2013). Arts-based learning: Analysis of the concept for nursing education. International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 10(1), 53–62. https;//doi.org/10.1515/ijnes-2012-0034 

  • Rieger, K. L., & Chernomas, W. M. are the Authors.
  • (2013) is the Date.
  • Arts-based learning: Analysis of the concept for nursing education. is the Article Title.
  • International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship is the Journal Name.
  • 10 is the Volume Number.
  • (1) is the Issue Number.
  • 53-62 are the Page Numbers.
  • https;//doi.org/10.1515/ijnes-2012-0034  is the DOI (Digital Object Identifier).

 

Why APA Style (or other ) Matters

  1. Using a style develops attention to detail, which many potential employers seek in applicants.
  2. Consistent format helps your readers find the source, if they wish to do so.
  3. If you're reading a scholarly article that uses a certain format, it helps you as the reader tind the author's sources.