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APA Style: Publication Manual
- 7th Ed. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style.Call Number: On Reserves at both campus librariesISBN: 9781433832161Publication Date: 2019
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APA Style - 7th edition
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), page range. DOI's URL
Example:
Baider, L., Uziely, B., & Kaplan De-Nour, A. (1994). Progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery in cancer patients. General Hospital Psychiatry, 16(5), 340–347. https://doi.org/10.1016/0163-8343(94)90021-3
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List up to 20 authors by their last names followed by initials. Use an ampersand (&) before the last author.
Author (person or organization). (Year published or updated) Title of page. Website. https://xxxxx
*Substitute (n. d.). for the year if there is no known date of publication.
Example:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2010). Facing down PTSD, vet is now soaring high. http://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/featureArticle_Feb.asp
Walker, A. (2019, November 14). Germany avoids recession but growth remains weak. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50419127
Last, A. A., Last, B. B., & Last, C. C. (Year). Book title. Publisher.
*Substitute (n. d.). for the year if there is no known date of publication.
Example:
Achterberg, J. (1985). Imagery in healing. Shambhala Publications.
NOTE:
List up to 20 authors by their last names followed by initials. Use an ampersand (&) before the last author.
Include the author's last name and publication year:
Example:
Teaching techniques and reflecting on the group process are unique components of guided imagery received in a group context (Yalom & Leszcz, 2005).
Or you can introduce the citation like this:
Example:
For example, Ball et al. (2003) conducted guided imagery in a group psychotherapy format with 11 children ...
For a direct quotation, include the page number:
Example:
Guided imagery and relaxation techniques have even been found to “reduce distress and allow the immune system to function more effectively” (Trakhtenberg, 2008, p. 850).
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APA at UTSA
- APA Citation TutorialThis tutorial walks you through the 7th edition.