Title
NOTE: This page reflects the old version of the APA Publication Manual (6th ed). If you require the current version, please see APA Style (7th ed)
The Basics
The title is the unique name given to the work you are citing:
- The title usually comes after the date of publication in the reference list entry.
- If there is no author, the title is moved in front of the date of publication.
- Follow examples of capitalization and italicization carefully.
Examples
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Reference List |
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Generic |
Author, A. A. (Year). Finding our way at Sheridan College. Retrieved from URL |
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With subtitle |
Author, A. A. (Year). Finding our way at Sheridan College: A first year experience. Retrieved from URL |
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With edition |
Author, A. A. (Year). Finding our way at Sheridan College (2nd ed.). Retrieved from URL |
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With source clarification |
Author, A. A. (Year). Finding our way at Sheridan College [Blog post]. Retrieved from URL Author, A. A. (Year). Finding our way at Sheridan College [Photograph]. Retrieved from URL Author, A. A. (Year). Finding our way at Sheridan College [Video file]. Retrieved from URL Author, A. A. (Year). Finding our way at Sheridan College [Books 24x7 version]. Retrieved from URL |
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For articles (ex. newspapers, magazines, & journals)
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Author, A. A. (Year). Finding our way at Sheridan College. Sheridan Sun, 25(3), 25-28. Retrieved from URL |
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For parts within a larger compilation (ex. course packs, anthologies, encyclopedias)
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Author, A. A. (Year). Finding our way at Sheridan College. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), A collection of best essays from Sheridan College (pp. 25-28). Retrieved from URL |
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No author |
Finding our way at Sheridan College. (Year). Retrieved from URL Finding our way at Sheridan College. (Year). Sheridan Sun, 25(3), 25-28. Retrieved from URL |
See the Publication Manual: 6.29 Title
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