What is APA documentation style?: Difference between revisions

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The most basic entry for a website consists of the author name(s), page title, website title, date accessed, and the web address.
The most basic entry for a website consists of the author name(s), page title, website title, date accessed, and the web address.


'''Last Name, First'''. '''Page Title''. '''Website Title'''. Retrieved '''Date Accessed''', from '''Web Address'''.  
'''Last Name''', '''First'''. '''Page Title'''. '''Website Title'''. Retrieved '''Date Accessed''', from '''Web Address'''.  


When citing an entire Web site (and not a specific document on that site), no Reference List entry is required if the address for the site is cited in the text of your paper. For content that does not easily fit into categories such as journal papers and books, keep in mind the goal of a citation is to give the reader a clear path to the source. For electronic and online materials, include stable URL or database name. Include the author, title, and date published when available. For undated materials, include the date the resource was accessed. [https://www.library.cornell.edu/research/citation/apa]
When citing an entire Web site (and not a specific document on that site), no Reference List entry is required if the address for the site is cited in the text of your paper. For content that does not easily fit into categories such as journal papers and books, keep in mind the goal of a citation is to give the reader a clear path to the source. For electronic and online materials, include stable URL or database name. Include the author, title, and date published when available. For undated materials, include the date the resource was accessed. [https://www.library.cornell.edu/research/citation/apa]
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