How to cite a website in APA
A quick, accurate guide to formatting a website 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
Goodall, J. (May 12, 2023) The effects of climate change on coral reefs. National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/coral-reefs
In-text citation
(Goodall, 2023)
What you need to cite a website
- Author or organization
- Page title
- Website name
- Publication date
- URL
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