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How to cite an online resource in apa format?
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July 13, 2009 5:06PM
Cite as follows; see the related links. Name of website and year retrieved in text, in parentheses. For references, list as follows: Author - Last name, initial of first and middle names if available Date of publication or last revised in parentheses (YYYY, Month day) Document title (or description) in italics Organization/individual responsible for Web site Retrieved date (date you accessed the site), from URL address (http://)
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