New apa referencing style

The American Psychological Association (APA) has recently updated its referencing style, and the new edition is known as APA 7th edition. The main changes and updates in APA 7th edition are:

1. Changes to in-text citations: In-text citations now include the author's last name and year of publication, separated by a comma (e.g., (Smith, 2020)).
2. New format for references: The reference list now includes a hanging indent, and the format for each reference type has been updated.
3. New guidelines for digital sources: APA 7th edition provides new guidelines for citing digital sources, including social media, podcasts, and online articles.
4. Changes to citation of sources with multiple authors: When citing sources with multiple authors, APA 7th edition recommends using "et al." after the first author's name, starting with the second author.
5. New guidelines for citing sources with no author: When citing sources with no author, APA 7th edition recommends using the title of the source in the in-text citation and reference list.
6. Changes to citation of sources with no date: When citing sources with no date, APA 7th edition recommends using "n.d." in the in-text citation and reference list.
7. New guidelines for citing sources with multiple works by the same author: APA 7th edition provides new guidelines for citing multiple works by the same author, including the use of "a" and "b" to distinguish between multiple works by the same author.

Here are some examples of the new APA 7th edition referencing style:

In-text citation:

• Single author: (Smith, 2020)
• Multiple authors: (Smith et al., 2020)
• No author: (Title of source, n.d.)
• No date: (Smith, n.d.)

Reference list:

• Book: Smith, J. (2020). Title of book. Publisher.
• Journal article: Smith, J. (2020). Title of article. Journal Title, 12(3), 123-135.
• Online article: Smith, J. (2020, January 10). Title of article. Retrieved from https://www.example.com
• Social media post: Smith, J. (2020, January 10). Tweet [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/example

It's worth noting that the APA 7th edition is a significant update, and it's recommended to consult the official APA Publication Manual (7th edition) or the APA Style website for more information and guidance on using the new referencing style.