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  • APA Formatting
    A standardized method for citing sources and structuring research papers in psychology, ensuring clarity and academic integrity.
  • In-text Citation
    A brief reference within the body of a paper, indicating the source of information or ideas, using author names and publication date.
  • Parenthetical Citation
    A citation style where source details appear in parentheses at the end of a sentence, including author names and publication date.
  • Narrative Citation
    A citation style where author names are integrated into the sentence, with the publication date in parentheses immediately after.
  • Et al.
    A Latin abbreviation used to indicate multiple authors, replacing all but the first author in citations with three or more contributors.
  • End-of-text Reference
    A complete citation listed at the end of a paper, providing full publication details for each source referenced.
  • Volume Number
    A numerical identifier for the collection of issues published in a journal during a specific period, included in references.
  • Issue Number
    A number indicating a specific installment within a journal's volume, helping locate the exact source.
  • Page Numbers
    Numerical indicators showing the exact pages in a journal where an article appears, required in references.
  • DOI
    A unique alphanumeric string assigned to a digital article, ensuring a permanent link to its online location.
  • URL
    A web address directing readers to the online version of a referenced article, used when a DOI is unavailable.
  • Journal Name
    The official title of the publication where an article appears, always italicized in APA references.
  • Publication Date
    The year an article or source was published, always included in parentheses in both in-text and end-of-text citations.
  • Author Name
    The surname and initials of the individual(s) responsible for a work, listed first in APA references.
  • Citation Tool
    An online resource that generates formatted references, requiring careful review for accuracy and completeness.