FAQS

According to APA, case studies do not have their own citation style or process, instead a case study is typically cited according to its source type -- often as an article. See below for some examples.

Journal Article/Case Study with DOI (Print or Electronic)

Author Last Name, First Initial. Second Initial.(Year). Title of article. Journal Title, Volume Number(Issue Number), Page Numbers. http://dx.doi.org/xx.xxxxxxx.xx.x

Example:

Wheeler, B. J., & Taylor, B. J. (2012). Successful management of allergy to the insulin excipient metacresol in a child with type 1 diabetes: a case report. Journal Of Medical Case Reports, 6(1), 263-266. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-263

Case Study with a DOI from a Library Database (not from a Journal)

Author Last Name, First Initial. Second Initial. (Year). Title of article. Publisher. http://dx.doi.org/xx.xxxxxxx.xx.x

Example from SAGE Cases:

Ravichandran, N., & Narayanaswami, S. (2016). Security management at the national institute of management: To outsource or insource? (A). SAGE Publications. https://www.doi.org/10.4135/9781526438379

Journal Article/Case Study Without a DOI from a Library Database

Author Last Name, First Initial. Second Initial., & Author Last Name, First Initial. Second Initial. (Year). Title of article. Journal Title, Volume Number(Issue Number), Page Numbers. Permanent link/URL

Example:

Pedemont, K., Jolly, N., & Rose, L. (2011). A child with Myasthenia Gravis and defective accommodation: A case study. Australian Orthoptic Journal, 43(2), 4–8. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,shib&db=a9h&AN=87023984&site=eds-live&custid=s9076023