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.
Need More Help?
If, after looking at this guidance, you are still stuck, then we can help. If you have a quick question then chat to us online, and if you need more help then you can Book an online APA 7 referencing appointment.
Reference
Provide a retrieval date as the contents of the page can change over time.
Title of section refers to the sections such as "Home", "About", "Photos" etc.
Author, Initials. (n.d). Title of section [Facebook page]. Name of Site. Retrieved Month Date, Year, from URL
The British Library. (n.d.). Home [Facebook page]. Facebook. Retrieved June 9, 2020, from
https://www.facebook.com/britishlibrary/
In-text citation
It was announced... (The British Library, n.d.)
The British Library (2021) announced that...