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APA Help (7th Ed)

Dates - Reference Citations

Note:

  • For website dates - don't use copyright date or "last reviewed" date from webpage
    • Use date when content was published, including "last updated" date
  • Use in press when works are accepted for publication, but not yet published
  • See also In-Text Citations: Dates
References Date Overview
Date Format When to Use
(2021) (year only) Most references use only the year
(2021, July 12) (year, month and day) Sources published more than once a month
(2021, May) (year, month) Sources published monthly 
(2021, Fall) (year, season) Sources published seasonally
(n.d.) (no date) When there is not a publication date indicated
Retrieved August 13, 2021, from URL Retrieved Month Day, Year, from URL Sources that are designed to constantly change (i.e. some websites or social media) - Added as last element of reference.

 

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