This page provides some examples of reference using the 6th edition of the APA citation style. If you need more in depth information on APA citation style, you should consult Publication Manual of APA, 6th Edition (call number: Ref BF76.7 .P83 2010). There is one copy available at the M.D. Anderson Library Information Desk and two copies in the Library Reference stacks. The related links on the right also provide helpful information.
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APA Citation Style Guide, Six Edition
Print Book
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year published). Book title. Location: Publisher.
Sturrock, P. (1999). The UFO enigma: A new review of the physical evidence. New York: Warner Books.
Electronic Book
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year published). Book title. doi:xx.xxxxxxxxxx
Schiraldi, G. R. (2001). The post-traumatic stress disorder sourcebook: A guide to healing, recovery, and growth [Adobe Digital Editions version]. doi:10.1036/0071393722
An Entry in a Print Reference Book
Author, A. A. (Year published). Title of chapter or entry. In Title of book (xx ed., Vol. xx, pp.xxx-xxx). Location: Publisher.
Michin, D. (2001). Introduction of Exotic Species. In Encyclopedia of ocean sciences (Vol. 2, pp. 877-889). New York: Academic Press.
An Entry in an Online Reference Book
Author, A. A. (Year published). Title of chapter or entry. In Title of book (xx ed., Vol. xx, pp.xxx-xxx). Retrieved from http://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx
Journal Article
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages.
Sobczak, J. (2009). Struggling to reconnect: Women's perspectives on alcohol dependence, violence, and sexual function. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 14(6), 421-428.
Online Journal Article with DOI
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages. doi:xx.xxxxxxxxxx
Campbell, C. I., Alexander, J. A., & Lemak, C. H. (2009). Organizational determinants of outpatient substance abuse treatment duration in women. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 37(1), 64-72. doi:10.1016/j.jsat.2008.09.012
Online Journal Article without DOI (when DOI is not available)
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages. Retrieved from http://xxx.xxxxxx.xxx
Newspaper Article
Author, A. A. (Year, Month day published). Title of article. Newspaper Title, page numbers.
Buggs, S. (2001, December 18). Texas lawmaker to introduce bill to protect employee savings. Houston Chronicle, p.A1.
Online Newspaper Article
Author, A. A. (Year, Month day published). Title of article. Newspaper title. Retrieved from . http://xxx.xxxxxxx.xxx
Cooper, H. (2009, August 23). U.S. military says its force in Afghanistan is insufficient. New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com
Website
Author's last name, initials. (Year published). Title of page. Retrieved from http://xxx.xxxxx.xxx
University of Houston System. (1999, February 5). Community impact report. Retrieved from http://www.uhsa.uh.edu/community/impact/education.html