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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. 

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They may be used by staff and students, on the understanding that they do not form a complete guide to APA 7th edition referencing.

They should always be used in conjunction with this site, which contains more detailed information and a far greater number and variety of source examples.