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APA Citation Guide, 7th edition: Web Sites

Helpful Tip!

Person leaning on a question mark and scratching their head 

Where can I find the date of a Web page?

 

News Sites

Usually the date is available at the bottom of the Web page.  It may state last updated, or last modified. 

Do not use the copyright date of the website or a last reviewed date. (p.289-290)

Hint!

If there is no date available then use (n.d.) for no date.

Situations this Section Covers

is section will cover the following examples:

For youtube videos and audio podcasts, go to the Audiovisual Media tab.

For more examples and information, consult the following publications:

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.)

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About Citing Web Sites

When you are attempting to cite an online document or page that is more than one Web page, then cite a URL that links to the home page or entry page for the document. Remember, if there isn't a date available for the document use (n.d.) for no date.

For each type of source in this guide, both the general form and an example will be provided.

The following format will be used:

In-Text Citation (Paraphrase) - entry that appears in the body of your paper when you express the ideas of a researcher or author using your own words.  For more tips on paraphrasing check out The OWL at Purdue.

In-Text Citation (Quotation) - entry that appears in the body of your paper after a direct quote.

References - entry that appears at the end of your paper.

Information on citing and several of the examples were drawn from the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).

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