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APA (American Psychological Association) referencing in Microsoft Word involves utilizing the built-in referencing tools to cite sources within your document and generate a bibliography in the APA style. Here's a guide on how to do it:

  1. Inserting Citations:

    • Click on the "References" tab in Microsoft Word.
    • Select "Insert Citation" and then choose "Add New Source" to input citation details manually or select "Insert Citation" to insert a citation from existing sources.
    • Enter the required information such as author name, publication title, year, etc.
    • Click "OK" to insert the citation into your document.
  2. Choosing APA Style:

    • After inserting all citations, ensure that APA style is selected for your document.
    • Go to the "References" tab and click on the dropdown menu in the "Citations & Bibliography" group.
    • Choose "APA" from the list of citation styles.
  3. Creating Bibliography/References:

    • Once you've inserted all citations, place your cursor at the end of your document where you want the bibliography to appear.
    • Click on "Bibliography" in the "References" tab.
    • Select "Insert Bibliography" to generate a list of all the sources you cited in APA style.

Example:

Suppose you're writing a research paper on the effects of social media on mental health. Here's how you would reference sources using APA style in Microsoft Word:

  1. Insert a citation for a journal article:

    • Click on "Insert Citation" > "Add New Source".
    • Enter author name, article title, journal name, publication year, etc.
    • Insert the citation where needed in your document.
  2. Insert a citation for a book:

    • Click on "Insert Citation" > "Add New Source".
    • Enter author name, book title, publisher, publication year, etc.
    • Insert the citation in the appropriate place in your document.
  3. Once you've finished inserting all citations, go to the end of your document.

    • Click on "Bibliography" > "Insert Bibliography".
    • Word will generate a bibliography listing all the sources you cited in APA style.

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