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There are two major ways to create APA-style citations:
Scroll down to the next section to see what information is typically required in a citation.
The following elements are common to include in a citation for typical sources such as books and articles, respectively (although, depending on the source, additional information may be required):
For a book:
For an article in a print magazine or journal:
Now take a look at Step 6 (below right or in the left sidebar) to see examples and explanations of APA citations.