What is the APA style of Referencing?
The APA (American Psychological Association) style of references is a widely used format for citing sources in academic and scientific writing. The following are the basic guidelines for creating APA-style references, along with some examples:
- Author(s): The author's last name and initials should be listed in the order they appear on the title page of the source.
Example: Abbas, Q.
- Publication date: The year of publication should be listed in parentheses after the author's name.
Example: Abbas, Q. (2019).
- Title of the article or book: Capitalize only the first word of the title and any proper nouns. Italicize the title of books, journals, and other longer works, but not the title of articles or chapters.
Example: Abbas, Q (2019). The effects of digital literacy on study habits. Sage Publication
- Publication information: For books, include the publisher and location of publication. For articles, include the journal name, volume number, and page range.
Example: Abbas, Q. (2019). The effects of digital literacy on study habits. Journal of Psychology, 123(4), 456-467.
- Digital object identifier (DOI): For articles with a DOI, include the DOI at the end of the reference.
Example: Abbas, Q. (2019). The effects of digital literacy on study habits. Journal of Psychology, 123(4), 456-467. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsych.2019.01.003
- Website or webpage: Include the author, title, and retrieval information such as the URL or date accessed.
Example: Abbas, Q. (2019). The effects of digital literacy on study habits. Retrieved from https://www.jpsychology.org/articles/123/456-467
- In-text citation: In APA style, the author's last name and year of publication are included in parentheses within the text.
Example: According to Abbas (2019), digital litearcy can enhance the study habits of students.
These are the basic guidelines for creating APA-style references. It is important to consult the APA manual for more specific guidelines and formatting instructions, as well as any updates or changes to the style.
