How to Cite a Source (APA)

Writing in English

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students learn the two main types of citation that they should use in an academic paper or presentation (in-text citation and reference page). Students also learn how to avoid plagiarism.

Note: This lesson is based on guidelines from the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, which was published in 2020.

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Focus

academic
writing
citation
plagiarism

Vocabulary

cite
source
plagiarism
paraphrase
summarize
parenthetical
thorough
style guide
indent
DOI
element
irrelevant
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