How do you cite results in APA?

Do not cite the results themselves. An authordate citation would take the reader nowhere, because the results are unique to you and not recoverable material. A personal communication citation is also not appropriate.

How do you reference within text?

The in-text citation consists of author surname(s)/family name(s), in the order that they appear on the actual publication, followed by the year of publication of the source that you are citing. For direct quotes, make sure to include page or paragraph number. eg. (Weston, 1988, p.

Are APA in text citations necessary?

When writing a journal article, literature review, convention paper, or any other academic document, authors must include in-text citations whenever they refer to, summarize, paraphrase, or quote from another source.

What is the point of in text citations?

The in-text citation has only the author’s last name – no initials! Always include the year of publication. The in-text citation is used as a signal that you are citing research – using evidence you’ve found that supports or amplifies a point you wish to make in your paper.