How to cite a dissertation or thesis in APA
A quick, accurate guide to formatting a dissertation or thesis citation in APA 7th Edition — with a real example you can copy, plus a free generator that does it for you.
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Reference entry
Johnson, S. L. (2023). Essays on the Economics of Higher Education [Doctoral dissertation, Stanford University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. https://www.proquest.com/dissertations/example
In-text citation
(Johnson, 2023)
What you need to cite a dissertation or thesis
- Author
- Title
- Degree type
- University / institution
- Year
- Database or URL
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