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ESP 197: Research Skills Lab: APA Resources

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

Parts of an article citation

  • Author
  • Date
  • Article title
  • Journal title
  • Volume number
  • Issue number (if given)
  • Page numbers
  • DOI (or URL for journal homepage)

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.