APA citations

APA citations

1. 7th edition APA has different types of in-text citations

   • quotation length
     • short quotations
       • less than 40 words
     • long quotations
       • used when the quote is 40 words or more
   • types of citations
     • one author
       • E.g: Carter (2000) states that...
     • organization as an author
       • cite using the name of the organization and then add the date
     • unknown author
       • cite using its title then add the date
     • three or more authors
       • E.g: Carter et al., 2000
     • electronic source
     • two authors
       • E.g: Carter and Jones (2000) state that...
   • Source: Purdue Writing Lab. (n.d.). In-Text Citations: Author/Authors. Retrieved from https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_author_authors.html