When a work has no author, cite in the text the first few words of the reference list entry, usually the title and the year. Use double quotation marks around the title of an article or chapter, and italicise the title of a periodical, book, brochure or report. The American Psychological Association (APA) style is a widely used author-date system of referencing or bibliographic citation. This guide covers basic explanations and examples for the most common types of citations used by students. This guide is based on Publication Manual of the American Psychological the . Association (6th edition) Note: In the interest of consistency throughout this APA referencing guide, page numbers are not included in any in-text citations for paraphrased material. Please consult your lecturer and/or your course outline to determine whether you are required to include (or omit) page numbers for paraphrased material. _ Many APA mistakes are due to poor planning/time management combined with carelessness and lack of knowledge. _ The APA Manual was designed to be consulted, not read cover-to-cover like a novel. _ The NMU Olson Library APA Reference Style Guide has many reference examples, but is not a replacement for the entire Manual. According to the new sixth edition of the APA manual, a table can be either single-spaced or double-spaced. The key is to keep the table readable and the spacing consistent. All tables should be referenced in the text of the paper. Tables should be last, after your reference list and appendixes. APA (American Psychological Association) style is most frequently used within the social sciences, in order to cite various sources. This APA Citation Guide, revised according to the 6th edition of the APA manual, provides the general format for in-text citations and the reference page. the detailed reference list at the end of the document. All in-text citations must have a corresponding reference list entry, and the converse applies for reference