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Lastname, Firstname, and Firstname Lastname. Title of Book. Edition if needed, Publisher abbreviated, Year published.
Haenfler, Ross. Goths, Gamers, and Grrrls: Deviance and Youth Subculture. 3rd ed., Oxford UP, 2016.
Wallace, Harvey, and Cliff Roberson. Family Violence: Legal, Medical, and Social Perspectives. 7th ed., Routledge, 2014.
Lastname, Firstname. “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, volume, issue, Publication date, pp (if there is no page number, use n.pag.). Name of Database, online DOI/ permalink/ URL where found.
McDermott, Jim. “My Inner Zombie: Living with ‘The Walking Dead.” America, vol. 213, no. 12, 26 Oct. 2015, p. 29. Academic OneFile, go.galegroup.com/ ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA436232268&v=2.1&u=cazc_main&it=r&p=AONE&sw=
w&asid=259323757322497d07e6671fa5267b47
Wharton, Christopher M., et al. “Weight Loss Practices and Body Perceptions Among US College Students.” Journal of American College Health, vol. 56, no. 5, March/ April 2008, pp. 579-584. OmniFile, web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=6&sid=983b3a80-0a6d-4b2c-8a97-71519e2dda33%40sessionmgr102&bdata= JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#AN=508047941&db=ofs
One work from a collection (essays or poems from a book, songs from an album, etc.)
Lastname, Firstname. “Title of Essay, Story, Poem or Song.” Title of Book or Album, edited by Firstname Lastname, Publisher abbreviated, Year published, pp.
Kovac, Matthew. “Body Cameras Are Helpful But Insufficient for Stopping Police Brutality.” Police Brutality, edited by Michael Ruth, Greenhaven P, 2016, pp. 127-132.
Beyoncé. “Pretty Hurts.” Beyoncé, Parkwood Entertainment, 2013, www.beyonce.com/album /beyonce/?media_view=songs.
Article, chapter or section from an e-book
Author of section, if given. “Title of Chapter or Section.” Title of Book or Album, edited by Firstname Lastname, edition, volume, Publisher abbreviated, Year published, pp. Online source, online DOI/ permalink/ URL where found
“Nurse Practitioners.” Career Information Center. Edited by Kristin B. Mallegg and Joseph Palmisano, 10th ed., vol. 8, Macmillan Reference USA, 2014, pp. 197-200. Gale Virtual Reference Library, go.galegroup.com/ps/ i.do?id=GALE%7CCX3723700373&v=2.1&u=cazc_main&it=r&p=GVRL&sw=w&asid=229207236d131a34e1600c878f9eaf43
Article or page from a website
Author(s). “Title of Webpage.” Title of Site, Publication date, URL. [Accessed date is optional element] Accessed day month year.
Wagner, Katie. “The Fix – Manuscript Conservation.” Smithsonian Libraries: Unbound, 21 Apr. 2016, blog.library.si.edu/2016/04/fix-manuscript-conservation/#.Vzzg8OSwS9Y. Accessed 8 Aug. 2016.
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001).” IMDB, [2001?], www.imdb.com/title/ tt0241527/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1.
Entire e-book
Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. Edition if needed, Publisher abbreviated, Year published. Online source, online DOI/ permalink/ URL where found.
Klein, Grady, and Yoram Bauman. The Cartoon Guide to Climate Change. Island P, 2014. EBook Collection (EBSCOhost), search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=778922&site=ehost-live.
Government document
Country or State, Agency. Title of Document. Publishing organization, Publication date, URL where found [if online version used]
United States, Census Bureau. Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2010. 129th ed., Government Printing Office, 2009.
United States, Census Bureau. Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2010. 129th ed., United States Census Bureau, 2009, www.census.gov/library /publications/2009/compendia/statab/129ed.html
DVD
Movie title. Directed by [firstname lastname], performance by [firstname lastname], Distributor, release date.
Modern Times. Directed by Charlie Chaplin, performance by Charlie Chaplin, Warner Home Video, 2003.
Chaplin, Charlie, performer. Modern Times. Warner Home Video, 2003.
YouTube or other online videos
Lastname, Firstname. “Title of the Video.” Title of Website, uploaded by username, Date uploaded, URL. [if video is part of a database or service like Hulu or Netflix, add that Name and the URL to citation – see 2nd example]
“George RR Martin and Stephen King.” YouTube, uploaded by Andy Atkins, 21 June 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_PBqSPNTfg.
McGonigal, Jane. “Gaming and Productivity.” YouTube, uploaded by Big Think, 3 July 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkdzy9bWW3E.
Streaming video: Netflix, Hulu, etc
Movie title. Directed by [firstname lastname], performance by [firstname lastname], Distributor, release date. Streaming service, URL.
In Defense of Food. Directed by Michael Schwarz, hosted by Michael Pollan, PBS, 2015. Netflix, www.netflix.com/title/80097071
Online image of a physical object
Lastname, Firstname. Full Title of Art Work. Date created, current location of item, city. Name of container website, URL.
Da Vinci, Leonardo. Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, Wife of Francesco del Giocondo, Known as the Mona Lisa. 1503-1506, The Louvre, Paris. Musee du Louvre. www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/mona-lisa-portrait-lisa-gherardini-wife-francesco-del-giocondo
Image: digital-only picture
Lastname, Firstname. Full Title of Art Work. Date created, Name of website, URL.
Puuung. Snow Path. 2 Dec. 2016, Grafolio. www.grafolio.com/works/243875&from =cr_fd&folderNo=351
Image from a book
Artist Lastname, Firstname. Full Title of Art Work. Date created, current location, city. Book title, by Firstname Lastname, Publisher, year, p.page number.
Da Vinci, Leonardo. Mona Lisa. 1503-1506. Musee du Louvre, Paris. Art: A World History, by Elke Linda Buchholz et al. Abrams, 2007, pp. 148-149.
*Notes: In this book, painting is listed only as “Mona Lisa,” so that is used as title. Also 3+ authors for the book, so first author is listed and et al for the rest.
Another great recourse for citations is Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab). It is a very respected website that can provide guidance on many of the finer points of citing in MLA style.
Author, A. A., Second, B. B., & Third, C. C. (Year of publication). Title of book: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.
Wilson, F. (1998). The hand: How its use shapes the brain, language, and human culture. New York, NY: Pantheon.
Eggins, S., & Slade, D. (1997). Analyzing casual conversation. London, England: Cassell.
Author(s), A. A. (Year of Publication, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages if known. DOI if available, or Retrieved from URL for journal’s homepage
New, N. (2010, June). Teaching so they hear: Using a co-created diabetes self-management education approach. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 22(6), 316-325. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-7599.2010.00514.x
Woodworth, P. (2007). The Spanish-Basque peace process: How to get things wrong. World Policy Journal, 24(1). Retrieved from http://wpj.sagepub.com/
Work in an Anthology or Collection of Essays
Author(s), A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of anthology or collection: Capital letter also for subtitle (pp. page numbers). Location: Publisher.
Harb, M. (2008). Mandatory voting is an expression of civic duty. In T. Lansford (Ed.), Voting rights (pp. 85-92). Detroit, MI: Greenhaven Press.
Article from a Magazine or Academic Journal
Author(s), A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year of Publication, Month Day if known). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number(issue number), pages. {note: no pp. abbreviation here}
Craner, P. M. (1991). New tool for an ancient art: The computer and music. Computers and the Humanities, 25(3), 303-313.
Article from an Encyclopedia or Multi-volume Book
Author(s), A. A. (Year of publication). Title of article. In Title of book. (Vol. number, pp. page numbers). Location: Publisher.
Bermann, P. G. (1993). Relativity. In The new encyclopaedia Britannica (Vol. 26, pp. 501-508). Chicago, IL: Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Article from a Newspaper
Author(s), A. A. (Year of Publication, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Newspaper, p. single page number or pp. several page numbers.
Schwartz, J. (1993, September 30.) Obesity affects economic, social status. The Washington Post, pp. A1, A4.
Anonymous Article (no author, so start citation with title)
Title of article. (Year, Month Day). Title of Periodical, volume number(issue number) if known, pages.
As prices surge, Thailand pitches OPEC-style rice cartel. (2008, May 5). The Wall Street Journal, p. A9.
Web Sites
When referring to an *entire* website, it is sufficient to give the address of the site within the text. It is not necessary to include an entry on the References page.
The Amnesty International website provides information on numerous human rights issues throughout the world (http://www.amnesty.org).
Web Pages, Including Videos
Author(s), A. A., & Second, B. B. (Year of publication, Month Day, or n.d. if date not known). Title of document [Type of online source]. Retrieved from URL.
Cuddy, A. (2012, June). Your body language shapes who you are [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_ you_are
E-Books: Chapters from Library Databases
Author(s), A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of chapter or section. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book: Capital letter for subtitle (edition number, volume, pp. pages).
Becker, J. E. (2013). Rachel Carson (1907-1964). In M. Cross (Ed), 100 people who changed 20th century America (Vol. 1, pp. 255-261).
Online Newspaper Article
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Newspaper. Retrieved from newspaper’s homepage URL
Levy, C. J. (2008, September 3). Ukraine government near collapse. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com
Online Government Document
Author, A. A. or Government Department Information. (Date of Publication). Title of Document. Retrieved from URL
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. (2003). Managing asthma: A guide for schools. Retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/asth_sch.pdf
DVD
Lastname, A. A. (Producer), & Lastname, B. B. (Director). (Year of publication). Movie title: Capital letter also for subtitle [DVD]. City, State or Country of origin: Studio.
Chaplin, C. (Producer & Director). (2010). Modern times [DVD]. Irvington, NY: Criterion Collection.
Streaming video: Netflix, Hulu, etc
Lastname, A. A. (Producer), & Lastname, B. B. (Director). (Year of publication). Title of video: Capital letter also for subtitle [Streaming video]. Retrieved from http://URL
Kapany, K. (Producer) & Schwartz, M. (Director). (2015). In defense of food [Streaming video]. Retrieved from http://www.netflix.com/title/80097071
YouTube video
Lastname, A. A. [Username] (year, month day posted). Title of video: Capital letter also for subtitle [Video file.] Retrieved from http://URL
Cuddy, A. (2012 Oct. 1) Your body language may shape who you are [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc.
Online image of a physical object
Artist, A. A. (Year created). Full title of art work, only first letter capitalized [Medium]. Retrieved from http://URL
Da Vinci, L. (1503-1506). Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo, known as the Mona Lisa [Painting]. Retrieved from: http://www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/mona-lisa-portrait-lisa-gherardini-wife-francesco-del-giocondo
Image: digital-only picture
Lastname, A. A. or Corporate Author. (Year, month day). Full title or the image caption up to 40 words [Medium]. Retrieved from http://URL
Puuung. (2016, Dec 2.) Snow path [Illustration]. Retrieved from http://www.grafolio.com/works/ 243875&from =cr_fd&folderNo=351
Image from a book
Author, A. A. & Second, B. B. (Year). Title of the book: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.
Buchholz, E. L., Buhler, G., Hille, K., Kaeppele, S., & Stotland, I. (2007). Art: A world history. New York, NY: Abrams.
*Note: Cite the book itself, not the image. You can include page numbers in the in-text citation but it is optional. Example: (Smith, 2009,p. 347)
Another great recourse for citations is Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab). It is a very respected website that can provide guidance on many of the finer points of citing in APA 6th ed. style.
Author, A. A., Second, B. B., & Third, C. C. (Year of publication). Title of book: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher.
Stoneman, R. (2008). Alexander the Great: A life in legend. Yale University Press.
Eggins, S., & Slade, D. (1997). Analyzing casual conversation. Cassell.
Merriam-Webster’s collegiate dictionary (11th ed.). (2003). Merriam-Webster.
Author, A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages if known. DOI if available or URL for journal’s homepage
Kennedy, A. K., Winter, V. R., & Corbin, M. M. (2019). Physical education class and body image perception: Are they related? Physical Educator, 76(2), 467-484. https://doi.org/10.18666/tpe-2019-v76-i2-8766
Purnell, M., Walsh, S., & Milone, M. (2004). Oncology nursing education: Teaching strategies that work. Nursing Education Perspectives, 25(6), 304-308. http://www.nlnjournal.org/
Article from a Magazine
Author, A. A. (Year of Publication, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Magazine, volume(issue number, if available), page range. DOI or URL if accessed online
Peterzell, J. (1990, April). Better late than never. Time, 135(17), 20–21.
Article from a Newspaper
Author, A. A. (Year of Publication, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Newspaper, page range. DOI or URL if accessed online
Schultz, S. (2005, December). Calls made to strengthen state energy policies. The Country Today, 1A, 2A.
Entry in Dictionary, Thesaurus, or Encyclopedia with a Group Author
Institution or organization name. (Year). Title of entry. In Title of reference work (edition, page numbers). Publisher.
Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. (1997). Goat. In Merriam Webster’s collegiate dictionary (10th ed., pp. 499-500). Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.
Entry in Dictionary, Thesaurus, or Encyclopedia with an Individual Author
Lastname, F. M. (Year). Title of entry. In F. M. Lastname (ed.), Title of reference work (edition, page numbers). Publisher.
Tatum, S. R. (2009). Spirituality and religion in hip hop literature and culture. In T. L. Stanley, Encyclopedia of hip hop literature (pp. 250-252). Greenwood.
Work in an Anthology or Collection of Essays
Author(s), A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of anthology or collection: Capital letter also for subtitle (pp. page numbers). Location: Publisher.
Harb, M. (2008). Mandatory voting is an expression of civic duty. In T. Lansford (Ed.), Voting rights (pp. 85-92). Detroit, MI: Greenhaven Press.
Webpages
Author, A.A. (Year, Month Date). Title of Page. Site Name. URL
Price, D. (2018, March 23). Laziness does not exist. Medium. https://humanparts.medium.com/laziness-does-not-exist-3af27e312d01
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (2019, November 21). Justice served: Case closed for over 40 dogfighting victims. https://www.aspca.org/news/justice-served-case-closed-over-40-dogfighting-victims
Quantum mechanics. (2019, November 19). Wikipedia. Retrieved November 25, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_mechanics
*APA 7thedition no longer requires the use of “Retrieved from” before URLs or DOIs. However,
E-Books: Chapters from Library Databases
Author(s), A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of chapter or section. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of the book: Capital letter for subtitle (edition number, volume, pp. pages).
Becker, J. E. (2013). Rachel Carson (1907-1964). In M. Cross (Ed), 100 people who changed 20th century America (Vol. 1, pp. 255-261).
Online Newspaper Article
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of article. Title of Newspaper. Retrieved from newspaper’s homepage URL
Levy, C. J. (2008, September 3). Ukraine government near collapse. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com
Online Government Document
Author, A. A. or Government Department Information. (Date of Publication). Title of Document. Retrieved from URL
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. (2003). Managing asthma: A guide for schools. Retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/asth_sch.pdf
DVD
Lastname, A. A. (Producer), & Lastname, B. B. (Director). (Year of publication). Movie title: Capital letter also for subtitle [DVD]. City, State or Country of origin: Studio.
Chaplin, C. (Producer & Director). (2010). Modern times [DVD]. Irvington, NY: Criterion Collection.
Streaming video: Netflix, Hulu, etc
Lastname, A. A. (Producer), & Lastname, B. B. (Director). (Year of publication). Title of video: Capital letter also for subtitle [Streaming video]. Retrieved from http://URL
Kapany, K. (Producer) & Schwartz, M. (Director). (2015). In defense of food [Streaming video]. Retrieved from http://www.netflix.com/title/80097071
YouTube video
Lastname, A. A. [Username] (year, month day posted). Title of video: Capital letter also for subtitle [Video file.] Retrieved from http://URL
Cuddy, A. (2012 Oct. 1) Your body language may shape who you are [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks-_Mh1QhMc.
Online image of a physical object
Artist, A. A. (Year created). Full title of art work, only first letter capitalized [Medium]. Retrieved from http://URL
Da Vinci, L. (1503-1506). Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo, known as the Mona Lisa [Painting]. Retrieved from: http://www.louvre.fr/en/oeuvre-notices/mona-lisa-portrait-lisa-gherardini-wife-francesco-del-giocondo
Image: digital-only picture
Lastname, A. A. or Corporate Author. (Year, month day). Full title or the image caption up to 40 words [Medium]. Retrieved from http://URL
Puuung. (2016, Dec 2.) Snow path [Illustration]. Retrieved from http://www.grafolio.com/works/ 243875&from =cr_fd&folderNo=351
Image from a book
Author, A. A. & Second, B. B. (Year). Title of the book: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.
Buchholz, E. L., Buhler, G., Hille, K., Kaeppele, S., & Stotland, I. (2007). Art: A world history. New York, NY: Abrams.
*Note: Cite the book itself, not the image. You can include page numbers in the in-text citation but it is optional. Example: (Smith, 2009,p. 347)
Another great recourse for citations is Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab). It is a very respected website that can provide guidance on many of the finer points of citing in APA 7th ed. style.
RefWorks is an easy to use citation manager that can help you…
RefWorks is offered free to all CAC students and you can set up your account any time you are ready. Simply follow the link below and create your account using your campus e-mail address. After you create your account, RefWorks offers an easy tutorial when you get started. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact a librarian or the Learning Center staff with any other questions you might have.
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