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G 9-12 Citing Science and Psychology Using APA: Psychology

How do I cite statistics in psychology?

How do I cite a source cited in another source?

This is called a Secondary Source.  Use sparingly if the source is out of print or unavailable. Your Reference list would cite Smith's work.

EXAMPLES:

Johnson argued that...(as cited in Smith, 2016, p. 102).

Johnson (as cited in Smith, 2016, p. 56) argued that .....

How do I cite a source in another language?

Cite the original title then put the translation in square brackets.

If the source is in a language that does not use the Roman alphabet, you must transliterate it into the alphabet you are using for your essay. 

Journal Article [translate article title]

Guimard, P., & Florin, A. (2007). Les évaluations des enseignants en grande section de maternelle sont-elles prédictives des difficultés de lecture au cours préparatoire? [Are teacher ratings in kindergarten predictive of reading difficulties in first grade?]. Approche Neuropsychologique des Apprentissages chez l'Enfant, 19, 5–17.

Website [transliterate then translate]
Vietnam Association for Learning Promotion (VALP). (2015). “Phát huy hiệu quả hoạt động của trung tâm học tập cộng đống” [Promoting operational efficiency of community learning centres]. VALP. Retrieved 12 February 2016, from http://www.hoikhuyenhoc.vn/modules.php?name=News&op=viewst&sid=3630

How do I cite a paraphrase?

Short explanation (1:09) about how to cite a source without quoting.

Sample Essays with APA Formatting

How do I cite an ABSTRACT as a source?

It is better to cite the full text of an article, but if not available, you can use and cite abstracts.

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date of publication). Title of article. Title of Online Journal in italics, volume number in italics(issue number if available). Abstract retrieved month date, year from DOI:xxxxxx  if available OR URL http://www.xxxxxx

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