For more information on citing electronic resources, see the online 2012 APA Style Guide to Electronic References. Listed below are the most common examples.
Regardless of format, authors using and citing Internet sources should observe the following guidelines:
Type of Entry
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Reference List
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Reference
Citation in Text |
Electronic book retrieved from database |
Karch, A.M. (2009). Lippincott's nursing drug guide. [Books@OVID version]. Retrieved from http://www.ovid.com/site/products/books_landing.jsp
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(Karch, 2009) |
Electronic chapter retrieved from online book |
Marion, D.W. (2013). Diaphragmatic pacing. In D.S. Basow (Ed.), UpToDate. Retrieved from http://www.uptodate.com
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(Marion, 2013) |
Electronic journal article with 1-2 authors, retrieved from database, with DOI |
Wilens, T.E., & Biederman, J. (2006). Alcohol, drugs, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: A model for the study of addictions in youth. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 20, 580-588. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269881105058776
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(Wilens & Biederman, 2006) |
Electronic journal article, 3-7 authors, retrieved from database, without DOI |
Tang, P., Yuan, W., & Tseng, H. (2005). Clinical follow-up study on diabetes patients participating in a health management plan. Journal of Nursing Research, 13, 253-261. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com
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(Tang, Yuan, & Tseng, 2005) first citation (Tang et al., 2005) subsequent citations 3-5 authors (Tang et al., 2005) 6+ authors first and subsequent citations |
Electronic journal article with 1-2 authors, without DOI |
Sillick, T.J., & Schutte, N.S. (2006). Emotional intelligence and self-esteem mediate between perceived early parental love and adult happiness. E-Journal of Applied Psychology, 2(2), 38-48. Retrieved from http://ojs.lib.swin.edu.au/index.php/ejap
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(Sillick & Schutte, 2006) |
Electronic journal article with DOI, advance online publication |
Von Ledebur, S.C. (2007). Optimizing knowledge transfer by new employees in companies. Knowledge Management Research & Practice. Advance online publication. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.kmrp.8500141
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(Von Ledebur, 2007) |
Web page with no author listed |
New child vaccine gets funding boost. (2001). Retrieved March 21, 2001, from http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/story_13178.asp
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("New Child Vaccine," 2001) |
Newspaper article online |
Brody, J.E. (2007, December 11). Mental reserves keep brain agile. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com
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(Brody, 2007) |
Government report online |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (2003). Managing asthma: A guide for schools (NIH Publication No. 02-2650). Retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/asth_sch.pdf
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(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [HHS], National Institutes of Health [NIH], National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [NHLBI], 2003) first citation (HHS, NIH, NHLBI, 2003) subsequent citations |