Some examples include: PsycINFO, Academic Search Premier, Ebscohost databases, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, Nexis Uni, Proquest* databases, etc. Do not include the name or URL of a database from most academic research databases in the reference list.253-256).Ĭheck APA's lists on their Basic principles of citation on providing credit for sources used or see Section 8.10, pp. in the reference list (at the end of your paper).įor guidelines on avoiding undercitation and overcitation see APA's Appropriate level of citation or consult the guide directly (Section 8.1, pp.in the body of your text (' in-text citations').Search the APA Style Blog: 6th edition archive for explanations to common questions.ĪPA Style is based on the author-date system which requires citations to appear in two places in your essay:.Use our printer-friendly PDF version for citation examples or check out Massey University's APA Interactive (6th ed.) guide.Still using the 6th edition of the APA Style Guide?
