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APA Help (6th edition): References Page

A guide with helpful information on how to cite your resources and format your written assignments in APA citation.

Reference Page

  • Every source cited in the paper must be on the reference page
  • All sources listed on the reference page must be cited in the paper
  • Starts on a separate page
  • Last page of paper
  • The word References is placed at the top center of the page

Citing Sources in APA Style

Hanging Indentation

Follow instructions in the document below to properly create a hanging indentation.

Sample Reference Page

Basic Rules

  • The first line of every source must be indented one-half inch from the left margin
    • Known as a hanging indentation
  • Start with Author's last name following with the author's first initial
  • List up to seven authors only
  • Alphabetize sources by last name
  • References written by same author should be categorized from earliest source to most recent
  • Write journal title exactly as written on journal

Reference Page

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References

             May, R. (1958). Existence: A new dimension in psychiatry and psychology. New

           York, NY: Basic Books.

              O'Hair, D., Stewart, R. A., & Rubenstein, H. (2010). Speaker's guidebook: Text

          and reference. New York, NY: Bedford/St. Martins.

              Schwartz, B. M., Landrum, R. E., & Gurung, R. A. R. (2014). An easyguide to

         APA style. Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publications.

              Stanton, A. L., Gallant, S. J., & American Psychological Association. (1995). The

         psychology of women's health: Progress and challenges in research and

         application. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

               Wasserman, R., Serwint, J. R., Kuppermann, N., Srivastava, R., & Dreyer, B.

          (2011). The APA and the rise of pediatric generalist network

          research. Academic Pediatrics, 11, 195-204. Retrieved from

          http://www.ebscohost.com

 

 

 

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