eBook APA 6.31, 6.32, 7.02.19
eBook with DOI Number (Digital Object Identifier)
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of book: Subtitle of book. doi:xxxx
eBook without DOI Number
If no DOI is assigned, include the URL of the eBook's home page.
If the eBook is retrieved from a library database (EBSCO, STAT!Ref), use the URL of the database's home page.
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of book: Subtitle of book. Retrieved from URL
Purnell, L. D. (2014). Guide to culturally competent health care (3rd ed). Retrieved from http://online.statref.com
Online Article with DOI Number
Author, A. A. & Author, B. B. (Year of publication). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume number (Issue number), pages. doi
Conyers, M. & Wilson, D. (2015). Smart moves: Powering up the brain with physical activity. Phi Delta Kappan, 96(8), 38. doi:10.1177/0031721715583961
Online Article without DOI Number
Search for the URL of the journal's homepage. Add the URL, after "Retrieved from" at the end of your citation.
Johnson, L. (2013). Keep it clear and to the point. Nursing Standard, 27(36), 64. Retrieved from http://rcnpublishing.com/journal/ns
DOI = Digital Object Identifier
A DOI is a number assigned to a specific article. DOIs make finding articles much easier because each article is registered with a unique DOI.
Where can I find the DOI?
The DOI should be:
Online Newspaper/Magazine Article
Author, A. (Year, month day). Title of article.Title of Newspaper/Magazine. Retrieved from URL
Hoffman, J. (2015). Teenagers seek health information online, but don't always trust it. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/06/02/teenagers-seek-health-information-online-but-dont-always-trust-it/?ref=health
Online Video, including YouTube Video
Author, A. A. [Screen name] (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video file]. Retrieved from URL
Landolina, J. (2014, November 20). Joe Landolina: This gel can make you stop bleeding instantly [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/joe_landolina_this_gel_can_make_you_stop_bleeding_instantly
Website - typical page
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the page. Title of website. Retrieved from URL
Reynolds, G. (2014). Organization and preparation tips. Garr Reynolds. Retrieved from http://www.garrreynolds.com/preso-tips/prepare/
Website - blog, podcast, white paper
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of document [Format description]. Title of website. Retrieved from URL
"That format description in brackets is used only when the format is something out of the ordinary, such as a blog post or lecture notes; otherwise, it's not necessary. Some other example format descriptions are listed on page 186 of the Publication Manual." APA Style blog
Bipartisan Policy Center (2014). Teaching nutrition and physical activity in medical school: Training doctors for prevention-oriented care [White paper]. Retrieved from http://bipartisanpolicy.org/library/report/teaching-nutrition-and-physical-activity-medical-school-training-doctors-prevention
Website Authors
Corporate Author
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2012). Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/varicella/default.htm
Author Unknown
When no author is present, move the title of the webpage to the front of the citation.
Radiation exposure: 5 things you need to know. (2011, March 14). World News With Diane Sawyer. Retrieved from http://abcnews.go.com/Health/radiation-exposure-things/story?id=13131122
Note: Since the word "with" in the title is four words or more, it is capitalized.
