Examples of In-Text Citations and References for Web and Social Media
- APA 7th edition Quick GuideProvides examples of common reference and in-text citing formats.
Note: Formatting of multiple authors follows the same format as books. For electronic versions of books and articles (journals, magazines, and newspapers) see the respective section for that format.
'Retrieved from' is no longer used in electronic source references except when there is no publication date.
Reference
Hansen, Anders. (2017, October 24). The Most Important Thing We Can Do for Our Brain? Exercise! [Blog]. http://brainblogger.com/2017/10/24/the-most-important-thing-we-can-do-for-our-brain-exercise/
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods (Hansen, 2017).
Narrative: Hansen (2017) highlights...
'Retrieved from' is no longer used in electronic source references except when there is no publication date.
Reference
Wernet, L. (2012). Want a Little Kiss? [Photograph]. www.flickr.com/photos/farbenflut/8148446518/.
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods (Wernet, 2012).
Narrative: Wernet (2012) highlights...
Note: These are not included in the Works Cited list and should be cited parenthetically.
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Planning for the signing of the document was almost complete (J. Smith, personal communication, May 4, 2014).
Narrative: J. Smith (personal communication, May 4, 2014) highlights...
'Retrieved from' is no longer used in electronic source references except when there is no publication date.
Reference
Beyonce. (2016, April 25). #LEMONADE the Visual Album Available Now! [Facebook update]. https://www.facebook.com/beyonce/photos/10156956506310601.
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods (Beyonce, 2016).
Narrative: Beyonce (2016) highlights...
'Retrieved from' is no longer used in electronic source references except when there is no publication date.
Reference
ISUtube1857. (2012, December 7). Celebration of President Bowman’s Legacy at Illinois State University [Online Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_vNPD1rhFY&feature=youtu.be
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods (ISUtube1857, 2012).
Narrative: ISUtube1857 (2012) highlights...
'Retrieved from' is no longer used in electronic source references except when there is no publication date.
Reference
Aronczyk, A., & Smith, R. (Hosts). (2019-present). Planet Money [Audio podcast]. National Public Radio. https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510289/planet-money
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods (Aronczyk and Smith, 2019-present).
Narrative: Aronczyk and Smith (2019-present) highlights...
'Retrieved from' is no longer used in electronic source references except when there is no publication date.
Reference
Aronczyk, A., & Smith, R. (Hosts). (2023, February 8). The ice cream conspiracy [Audio podcast episode]. In Planet Money. National Public Radio. https://www.npr.org/2023/02/06/1154775118/ice-cream-ben-jerrys-haagen-daz
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods (Aronczyk and Smith, 2023).
Narrative: Aronczyk and Smith (2023) highlights...
Citing a test review is similar to citing a chapter in an edited ebook. For the References list, instead of the name of a book, you use the name of the database, Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print. In-text citing follows the same format as other sources. The information needed for the citation and reference is in the detailed record and full text.
Reference
Kush, J. C., & Shaw, S. R. (2010). Review of the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Fourth Edition. From R. A. Spies, J. F. Carlson, & K. F. Geisinger (Eds.), The eighteenth mental measurements yearbook [Electronic version]. Retrieved from Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print, https://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=9&sid=9faa1637-6626-4c3c-8072-a4c38207e89f%40sessionmgr120&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY29wZT1zaXRl#
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods (Kush & Shaw, 2010).
Narrative: Kush and Shaw (2010) highlight...
'Retrieved from' is no longer used in electronic source references except when there is no publication date.
Reference
Lacques, A. (2009, May 25). Ben Franklin tech [Television series episode]. In Modern Marvels. A&E Television Networks. https://www.history.com/shows/modern-marvels/season-12/episode-13
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods (Lacques, 2009).
Narrative: Lacques (2009) highlights...
'Retrieved from' is no longer used in electronic source references except when there is no publication date. Twitter is a micro-blogging platfrom and a tweet is referenced in the same format as a blog.
Reference
@MediaShiftOrg. (2016, July 12). How Will Facebook’s Algorithm Changes Impact Your Newsroom? [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/MediaShiftOrg/status/ 752813655247519744.
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods (@MediaShiftOrg, 2016).
Narrative: @MediaShiftOrg (2016) highlights...
'Retrieved from' is no longer used in electronic source references except when there is no publication date.
Reference
Hatch, R. (2014, May 22). The renegades of BioMath. http://stories.illinoisstate.edu/university/media-relations/report/renegades-biomath/
In-text Citation
Parenthetical: Numerous studies have replicated these results utilizing the same methods (Hatch, 2014).
Narrative: Hatch (2014) highlights...
