New apa reference format

The American Psychological Association (APA) has updated its citation style, and the new format is called APA 7th edition. Here are the key changes:

General Format

• Author-Date system: Cite sources in the text using the author's last name and publication year, separated by a comma.
• In-text citations: Use parentheses to enclose the author's last name and publication year, separated by a comma.
• Reference list: Alphabetize entries by author's last name, and use hanging indents for each entry.

New Features

1. Digital-only sources: APA 7th edition provides guidelines for citing digital-only sources, such as online articles, blogs, and social media.
2. DOI (Digital Object Identifier): APA 7th edition recommends including DOIs in citations to provide a permanent link to the source.
3. Retrieved dates: Include the date of retrieval for online sources, especially for sources that may change over time.
4. In-text citations for multiple authors: Use "et al." after the first author's name in the in-text citation, but include all authors in the reference list.
5. Citing datasets: APA 7th edition provides guidelines for citing datasets, including those from government agencies and academic institutions.

Changes to Specific Citation Types

1. Journal articles: The format for citing journal articles has changed. Now, include the DOI, if available, and the date of retrieval.
2. Book chapters: The format for citing book chapters has changed. Now, include the author's last name, publication year, chapter title, and page numbers.
3. Thesis and dissertations: The format for citing theses and dissertations has changed. Now, include the author's last name, publication year, title, and university.
4. Online sources: The format for citing online sources has changed. Now, include the author's last name, publication year, title, and URL.

Examples of APA 7th Edition Citations

• Journal article: (Smith, 2020)
• Book: Smith, J. (2020). The book title. Publisher.
• Online article: Smith, J. (2020, January 15). The article title. Retrieved from https://www.example.com
• Dataset: National Institute of Health. (2020). The dataset title. Retrieved from https://www.nih.gov/dataset

Tools and Resources

• APA Style website: www.apastyle.org
• APA Style Blog: blog.apastyle.org
• APA Style Guide (7th ed.): www.apa.org/pubs/books/apa-style-7th-edition

Remember to always check the APA Style website for the most up-to-date information and guidelines.