Apa6 referencing for news paper and journals with examples
APA 6th edition referencing style is commonly used in social sciences, education, and business fields. Here are some examples of how to reference newspapers and journals in APA 6th edition:
Newspaper References
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Online newspaper article:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day of publication). Title of article. Title of Newspaper, pp. Page numbers. Retrieved from <https://www.url.com>
Example:
Smith, J. (2022, January 15). New Study Reveals Surprising Benefits of Meditation. The New York Times, pp. A1-A3. Retrieved from <https://www.nytimes.com/>
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Print newspaper article:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day of publication). Title of article. Title of Newspaper, pp. Page numbers.
Example:
Johnson, K. (2022, January 10). Local Business Thrives Despite Economic Downturn. The Los Angeles Times, pp. B1-B2.
Journal References
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Online journal article:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), pp. Page numbers. doi: doi number
Example:
Lee, S. (2022, March 10). The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health. Journal of Psychology, 25(3), 123-135. doi: 10.1037/jop0000256
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Print journal article:
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), pp. Page numbers.
Example:
Brown, T. (2022). The Effects of Climate Change on Biodiversity. Journal of Environmental Studies, 32(2), 123-135.
Additional Tips
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For online sources, include the date of access if the publication date is not available.
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For journal articles, include the volume and issue numbers if available.
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For newspaper articles, include the page numbers if available.
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For online sources, include the URL if available.
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For journal articles, include the DOI (digital object identifier) if available.
Remember to always check the APA Publication Manual (6th edition) or the APA website for the most up-to-date guidelines on referencing.