New apa citation

The American Psychological Association (APA) has updated its citation style to the 7th edition, which was published in 2020. Here are some key changes and updates:

New Features:

  1. In-text citations: APA 7th edition uses a new format for in-text citations, which includes the author's last name and year of publication, separated by a comma.
  2. Reference list: The reference list is now called the "References" list, and it includes a hanging indent for each entry.
  3. DOI (Digital Object Identifier): APA 7th edition recommends including DOIs in citations, especially for online sources.
  4. URLs: APA 7th edition no longer requires URLs in citations, but you can include them if the source is not stable or if the URL is relevant to the content.
  5. Retrieved dates: APA 7th edition recommends including retrieved dates for online sources, especially if the source is not stable or if the content is likely to change.

Changes to Citation Formats:

  1. Journal articles: The format for citing journal articles has changed slightly, with the addition of a DOI or URL.
  2. Book chapters: The format for citing book chapters has changed, with the addition of the chapter title and the editor's name.
  3. Thesis and dissertations: The format for citing theses and dissertations has changed, with the addition of the degree level and the institution.
  4. Online sources: APA 7th edition provides new guidelines for citing online sources, including social media, blogs, and online articles.

Examples of APA 7th Edition Citations:

  1. Journal article: Smith, J. (2020). The effects of climate change on mental health. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 66, 102345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2020.102345
  2. Book chapter: Johnson, K. (2020). The impact of social media on mental health. In J. Smith (Ed.), The psychology of social media (pp. 123-145). New York, NY: Routledge.
  3. Online article: World Health Organization. (2020, February 10). Mental health in the workplace. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-in-the-workplace

Tools and Resources:

  1. APA Style Guide: The official APA Style Guide is available online and provides detailed guidelines for citing sources in APA style.
  2. APA Citation Generator: APA offers a citation generator tool that can help you create citations in APA style.
  3. EndNote: EndNote is a citation management tool that can help you format your citations and references in APA style.

Remember to always check the APA website for the most up-to-date information on citation style and formatting.