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Citing sources according to APA guidelines

APA Style @ TiU

3. Reference list

Which works belong in the reference list, and which do not?

As a rule, list the works you cite in the text

The reference list should only include the works you cite in your writing. Do not list works that you have consulted but that are not cited in the text.

... with the exception of

  • very old classical works;
  • religious texts that are systematically numbered throughout all editions (such as the Bible);
  • websites as a whole;
  • titles of periodicals (e.g., journals);
  • commonly used software or apps;
  • personal communications.