How to Cite Online PDFs in APA Style
Before the period, open a parenthesis and write the author’s last name., Put a comma and the date., Add the page number where you found the information.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Before the period
Place this at the end of the sentence you want to cite.
If the article doesn’t have an author, use a shortened form of the title.
For example: “Water levels are at an all-time low in North Texas (Jean.” -
Step 2: open a parenthesis and write the author’s last name.
For example: “Water levels are at an all-time low in North Texas (Jean,
2006.” , Notice that there is a comma between each piece of information.
Close the parenthesis after the page number.
For example: “Water levels are at an all-time low in North Texas (Jean, 2006, 36).” -
Step 3: Put a comma and the date.
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Step 4: Add the page number where you found the information.
Detailed Guide
Place this at the end of the sentence you want to cite.
If the article doesn’t have an author, use a shortened form of the title.
For example: “Water levels are at an all-time low in North Texas (Jean.”
For example: “Water levels are at an all-time low in North Texas (Jean,
2006.” , Notice that there is a comma between each piece of information.
Close the parenthesis after the page number.
For example: “Water levels are at an all-time low in North Texas (Jean, 2006, 36).”
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