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  1. Paraphrases

    Published authors paraphrase their sources most of the time, rather than directly quoting the sources; student authors should emulate this practice by paraphrasing more than directly quoting. When you paraphrase, cite the original work using either the narrative or parenthetical citation format.

  2. Quick Guide to APA Citation (6th ed.)

    This citation guide is based on the 6th edition of the APA Manual. The latest edition, published in October 2019, is not yet supported, but we have compiled a quick guide to the most important 7th edition changes. You can also use our free APA Citation Generator to automatically create accurate citations.

  3. APA Style 6th Edition Blog: Citing Paraphrased Work in APA Style

    Citing Paraphrased Work in APA Style. by Timothy McAdoo. As the Publication Manual notes, citing your sources is imperative: "Whether paraphrasing, quoting an author directly, or describing an idea that influenced your work, you must credit the source" (p. 170). But, we are sometimes asked how a writer can properly and clearly attribute ...

  4. APA Formatting and Style Guide (6th Edition)

    APA Tables and Figures 1. APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition, second printing of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference ...

  5. In-Text Citations: The Basics

    APA Citation Basics. When using APA format, follow the author-date method of in-text citation. This means that the author's last name and the year of publication for the source should appear in the text, like, for example, (Jones, 1998). One complete reference for each source should appear in the reference list at the end of the paper.

  6. APA Quick Citation Guide 6th Edition

    Include an in-text citation when you refer to, summarize, paraphrase, or quote from another source. For every in-text citation in your paper, there must be a corresponding entry in your reference list. APA in-text citation style uses the author's last name and the year of publication, for example: (Field, 2005).

  7. APA Style 6th Edition Blog: Paraphrasing

    When and How to Include Page Numbers in APA Style Citations Note: For examples and guidelines in seventh edition APA Style, see the following topic pages on the APA Style website: Quotations, Paraphrasing, and Direct Quotation of Material Without Page Numbers .

  8. A complete guide to APA in-text citation (6th edition)

    An APA in-text citation consists of the author's last name and year of publication, for example: (Smith, 2020). Be mindful about punctuation.

  9. Paraphrasing in APA

    An APA in-text citation means including the source's author, year published, and page numbers (if available). The paraphrase already has the author's name, but the year published needs to be added in parentheses.

  10. LibGuides: APA Style (6th ed.): Paraphrasing and Summarising

    Paraphrasing To paraphrase is to communicate the author's work in your own words and to acknowledge the source: Used to rewrite text in your own words Used to clarify meaning Used to shorten a longer statement, but keep the main ideas Giving credit to the original author of the idea

  11. APA Citation Style 6th Edition: Quotes & Paraphrasing

    This guide will help you cite sources in APA Citation Style 6th Edition.

  12. Library Guides: APA 6th Referencing Style Guide: In-text citation

    This guide introduces the APA referencing style with examples of citation styles for different types of resources.

  13. PDF Paraphrasing and Citation Activities, APA Style 7th Edition

    Instructions Complete the following activities to practice your paraphrasing and citation skills. Then compare your answers with those from the APA Style team (see pages 6 and 7 of this instructional aid) as well as your classmates or colleagues.

  14. Free APA Citation Generator

    APA Style is widely used by students, researchers, and professionals in the social and behavioral sciences. Scribbr's free citation generator automatically generates accurate references and in-text citations. This citation guide outlines the most important citation guidelines from the 7th edition APA Publication Manual (2020).

  15. PDF APA 6th Edition A Quick Guide to Citation and Referencing for Extended

    There are two parts to the APA referencing style: The in-text citation, e.g. (Smith, 2010) The detailed reference list at the end of an assessment task.

  16. APA Citation Style 6th Edition: Quotes & Paraphrasing

    Quotes & Paraphrasing: Citations In Text. Numbers in parentheses refer to specific pages in the APA 6th Edition manual. How to Cite a Direct Quote ( pp.170-171) When you incorporate a direct quotation into a sentence, you must cite the source. Fit quotations within your sentences, enclosed in quotation marks, making sure the sentences are ...

  17. APA Changes 6th Edition

    APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition, second printing of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.

  18. Free APA Citation Generator [Updated for 2024]

    Generate APA style citations quickly and accurately with our FREE APA citation generator. Enter a website URL, book ISBN, or search with keywords, and we do the rest! Updated with APA 7th Edition!

  19. Citing a Book in APA Style (6th Edition)

    An APA book citation includes the author, title, year, and publisher. To cite a chapter in a book, include the editor and page range.

  20. Citation Machine®: APA Format & APA Citation Generator

    Overview of this guide: This page provides you with an overview of APA format, 7th edition. Included is information about referencing, various citation formats with examples for each source type, and other helpful information.

  21. Free APA Citation Generator: Accurate Citations in Seconds—QuillBot AI

    Create perfect APA citations for free with our user-friendly APA format generator. Streamline your referencing process using our powerful APA citation generator tool. Try it now!

  22. APA Format (6th ed.) for Academic Papers and Essays [Template]

    A complete guide to APA format (6th edition) for academic papers and essays. Including clear examples and an APA format template for Word.

  23. APA 6th Edition Paraphrase Citation Example for Authors

    As a researcher, you're required to cite your references as you compose your thesis. Take a look at this article about an APA 6th Edition paraphrase citation example.