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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Reference
Author, Initials or Username. (Year, Month Day). Title of comment or up to first 20 words of comment. [Comment on the article "..."]. Title of Blog or Website. URL
Light299. (2021, May 18). Nice to highlight the first solar program, since they are the primary producer of the Cdte panels otherwise very difficult. [Comment on the article "Are solar panels recyclable?"]. Treehugger. http://disq.us/p/2h46inm
In-text Citation
It was argued that... (Light299, 2021)
Light299 (2021) commented that...