CSUB Department of Nursing 2014 APA Electronic Resources

Electronic References: Reference List 2 General info & rules (APA Publication Manual, p. 189) Use digital object identifier (DOI) when available Refer to type of reference example (journal, book, etc.) – see Ch. 7; select appropriate electronic version format The following slides give the section and examples for frequently used electronic referencing formats.

Electronic References: Articles Starts on page 187 Examples begin on page Periodicals Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, xx, pp – pp. doi:xx.xxxxxxxxxx See other examples 1., 2., and 3. pages (APA Publication Manual, 2012)

Electronic Resources: Books 7.02 Books, Reference Books, and Book Chapters Author, A. A. (2010). Title of book. Retrieved from Author, A. A. (2012). Title of book. doi:xxxxx Author, A.A., (2013). Title of book. (APA Electronic References, 2012, p. 15) See other examples 19. and 20. in the APA Publication Manual p. 203

Electronic Resources: e-Books “Although some Kindle books have “location numbers”, which are static, they are useful only to other Kindle users and may even vary from one model to another.” Include as much information as you need for the reader to locate the cited material. Chapter number, section heading, and paragraph number within the section. Ex.: “It is reassuring to believe…..” (Silvia, 2007, Chapter 2, Specious Barrier 1 section, para. 2) (APA Electronic References, 2012, p. 17)

Electronic Resources: e-Books “For references to 3-book readers (e.g., the Kindle, Nook, or Sony Reader), include the type of e-book version you read (two examples are the Kindle DX version and the Adobe Digital Editions version). In lieu of publisher information, include the book’s DOI or (if there is no DOI) the URL from which you downloaded the e-book.” (APA Electronic References, 2012, p. 17)

Electronic Resources: e-Books e-book readers examples: Shotton, M.A. (1989). Computer addition? A study of computer dependency [Mobipocket Reader version]. Retrieved from dex.asp Schiraldi, G. R. (2001). The post-traumatic stress disorder sourcebook: A guide to healing, recovery, and growth [Adobe Digital Editions version] /

Electronic Resources: e-Books Silvia, P. J. (2007). How to write a lot: A practical guide to productive academic writing [Kindle DX version]. Retrieved from

Electronic Resources: Corporate/Government/ Organization Websites 7.03 Technical and Research Reports (APA Publication Manual, page 205) Author, A. A. (2013). Title of work (Report No. xxx). Location: Publisher. Retrieved from Agency name website: See example 31. Corporate/Gov’t Report/Organization Author i.e. American Association of Critical Care Nurses (Corporate) National Institute of Health (Gov’t) American Cancer Society (Organization) Other examples see 32. and 33. (APA Publication Manual, 2012) ***Website should be reviewed for current date of the information. Scroll down to the bottom of the web page for copy right date or updated/reviewed date***

Electronic Resources: Internet message boards and online videos 7.11 Internet Message Boards, Electronic Mailing Lists, and Other Online Communities Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of post [Description of form]. Retrieved from See other examples 76. and 77. (APA Publication Manual, 2012)