FAQS

One of the first steps in creating an APA reference for a resource is to determine the resource type; are you citing a book, an article, a website?  It can be challenging to accurately identify the resource type when viewing online. Use the tips provided below to correctly identify the resource you are citing.

It is likely a Book or eBook if:

• You located the item in one of the ebook databases
• You saw this icon in your Discovery search results: 
• The resource is divided into chapters
• There is a title page that includes a publisher, copyright date, and ISBN number

It is likely an Article if:

• it appears in a journal, magazine, or newspaper
• Includes a periodical title, volume number, issue number, and publication date

• you saw one of these icons in you library database search results lists: 

 or 

It is likely a Web Article if:

• you found it on the internet
• you cannot find a journal title, volume number, issue number, DOI number
• it looks like it is only available on the website
• the URL in the address bar will bring you back to the article

See the following resources for assistance in creating references for these resource types:

• APA Guide > References pages
• APA Academic Writer
• NoodleTools