APA 7th Edition: The Basics of APA In-text Citations | Scribbr 🎓
TLDRThis video tutorial from Scribbr explains the fundamentals of APA 7th edition in-text citations. It covers the basic components, such as the author's last name and publication year, and how to include locators like page numbers for direct quotes. The video also addresses how to cite sources with multiple authors, missing information, and provides tips for using Scribbr's free citation generator to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Takeaways
- 📚 In-text citations in APA 7th Edition are essential for identifying the source of information in academic writing.
- 👤 The basic components of an in-text citation include the author's last name and the publication year.
- 🔍 For direct quotes or specific parts of a source, include a locator such as a page number, timestamp, or paragraph number.
- 📖 When citing books, use page numbers; for videos, use timestamps; and for webpages, use paragraph numbers or headings.
- 📝 Use parenthetical or narrative citations to integrate the citation into your sentence.
- 👥 For sources with multiple authors, include up to two authors' names, and use 'et al.' for more than two.
- 🏢 If the author is unknown, use the organization's name or the source title if the organization is not known.
- 📝 For sources without a publication year, use 'n.d.' to indicate 'no date'.
- ⏰ When page numbers are not available, use alternative locators like timestamps, chapter, or paragraph numbers.
- 🔗 Scribbr's free citation generator can help maintain consistency in APA in-text citations.
- 🔎 Additional guidelines exist for handling ambiguous citations, such as works by authors with the same last name or multiple works by the same author in one year.
Q & A
What is the primary purpose of an in-text citation in APA 7th Edition?
-The primary purpose of an in-text citation in APA 7th Edition is to concisely identify the source of information or ideas, helping readers locate the corresponding entry in the reference list at the end of the paper.
When should you include an in-text citation in your paper?
-You should include an in-text citation every time you paraphrase or quote from a source.
What are the basic components of an in-text citation in APA 7th Edition?
-The in-text citation always consists of the author’s last name and the publication year, regardless of the source type.
What is a locator and when should it be included in an in-text citation?
-A locator is a specific part of a source, such as a page number for books, a timestamp for videos, or a paragraph number for webpages. It should be included when citing a specific part of a source, especially when using a direct quote.
How can you integrate an in-text citation into a sentence using a parenthetical citation?
-For parenthetical citations, write the author's name and publication year within parentheses, usually placed at the end of the sentence, just before the period.
What is the narrative citation method and how is it used?
-In narrative citations, the author's name appears naturally within a sentence, and the publication year is placed directly after the author’s name.
How do you cite sources with multiple authors in APA 7th Edition?
-For sources with up to two authors, include both names in the in-text citation. For sources with three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' and the publication year.
What should you do if the author of a source is unknown but the organization that created it is known?
-If the author is unknown but the organization is known, use the organization name in the in-text citation. If the organization is also unknown, use the title of the source.
How do you handle sources without a publication year in APA 7th Edition?
-If a source does not have a publication year, use 'n.d.' for no date in the in-text citation.
What are alternative locators you can use if a source doesn't have page numbers?
-Alternative locators include timestamps, chapter numbers, or paragraph numbers, depending on the type of source material.
What should you do if you encounter a situation where the in-text citation might be ambiguous, such as works from two different authors with the same last name?
-In cases of ambiguity, such as when citing works from two different authors with the same last name or several works from the same author in the same year, additional information such as the first initial of the author's name or the title of the work may be needed to clarify the citation.
Outlines
📚 In-Text Citations: APA Style Essentials
This paragraph introduces the concept of in-text citations in academic writing, emphasizing their importance for referencing sources and guiding readers to the reference list. It outlines the basics of APA Style 7th edition for in-text citations, including the necessary components like author's last name, publication year, and locators for specific parts of a source. The video promises to cover integration techniques, handling of multiple authors, and scenarios with missing information. Jessica from Scribbr introduces herself as the guide for achieving academic success through proper citation practices.
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Keywords
💡In-text citation
💡APA Style
💡Reference list
💡Parenthetical citation
💡Narrative citation
💡Multiple authors
💡Missing information
💡Locator
💡Direct quote
💡Alternative locator
Highlights
An in-text citation identifies the source of information and helps readers locate the reference list entry.
In-text citations are required every time you paraphrase or quote from a source.
Learn how to use in-text citations according to APA 7th edition guidelines.
In-text citation always includes the author’s last name and the publication year.
Include a locator for specific parts of a source, such as page numbers for books.
Page numbers are only needed for direct quotes.
Use Scribbr’s free citation generator to maintain correct and consistent in-text citations.
Integrate in-text citations using parenthetical or narrative citation styles.
For parenthetical citations, place the author's name and year within parentheses at the end of the sentence.
Narrative citations include the author's name in the sentence with the year following it.
For sources with multiple authors, include up to two authors in the in-text citation.
Use 'et al.' for sources with more than two authors.
If the author is unknown, use the organization name or the source title.
Format the title in the in-text citation as it appears in the reference list.
Use 'n.d.' for sources without a publication year.
Include alternative locators like timestamps or chapter numbers if page numbers are not available.
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