APA 7
APA 7th Edition is the most commonly used referencing style here at the University of Portsmouth. Below you will find general guidance on how to reference and cite using APA 7th Edition, as well as examples for the specific sources you are likely to use in your assignments.
Your department or lecturer may prefer you to reference sources differently from the guidance given here. Always follow the requirements of your department or lecturer.
External visitors are welcome to use this guide, but note that your institution's requirements may differ from those suggested here.
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You should not create a reference list entry or citation for a whole website. If you are using multiple webpages from a website you should create a reference list entry for each of them.
On rare occasions, you may wish to refer to a website in general. To do this, include the name of the website in your text and provide the URL in brackets (parentheses).
For example:
Many sellers in the UK use Ebay (www.ebay.co.uk) to...