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References & Citations: APA (American Psychological Association)

Tips and resources to help you to compile and manage references.

Format for referencing a journal article in APA

Murphy, J. P. (2014). Cognitive therapy in young adults with schizophrenia. Journal of Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 24(2), 123-34.

Format for referencing books in APA

Vincent, C. (2001). Clinical risk management: enhancing patient safety. London: BMJ Books.

Notes about American Psychological Association (APA) style

The American Psychological Association's (APA) referencing style is quite similar to Harvard's in many ways, though there are some differences:

The publication year goes in brackets.

Journal volume numbers are italicised.

 

Format for referencing an online article in APA

Cullen, P. (2015, May 26). Irish scientists find link between obesity and immune system. Irish Times. Retrieved from http://www.irishtimes.com

Format for referencing a Twitter post in APA

Health Service Executive [HSElive]. (2015, August 11). Hay fever affects around 20% of people. It can't be [...]. [Tweet]. Retrieved from https://twitter.com/HSElive/.

 

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