APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix) Referencing Guide
(updated Sep 2024)

How do you cite a book in the APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix) referencing style? (2024 Guide)

Did you know there are over 2.5 million book titles published in 2021. If you find yourself trying to cite a book in APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix), here’s how

Here’s an example book citation in APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix) using placeholders: So if we want to cite, for example, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou we’d do so like this:
APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix) citation: And an in-text citation book citation in APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix) looks like this: (Angelou, 1969)


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How to reference a journal article in the APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix) citation style?

How do you cite scientific papers in APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix) format?

Citing formats are used to recognize related literary pieces and to mention references used. To cite any paper in APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix), follow these easy steps

Here’s a APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix) journal citation example using placeholders: So if we want to reference this scientific article: “Testing consumer preferences for iced-coffee: Does the drinking environment have any influence?” by C. Petit and J.M. Sieffermann in APA 6th edition ("doi:" DOI prefix):