

Both types are generated automatically when citing a source with Scribbr’s APA Citation Generator. The in-text citation can take two forms: parenthetical and narrative. In doing so, you give credit to the original author and avoid plagiarism. You should include in-text citations every time you’re quoting or paraphrasing someone else’s ideas or words.

See it as a shorter version of the entry in the reference list.

This citation guide outlines the most important citation guidelines from the 7th edition APA Publication Manual (2020).ĪPA in-text citations include the author’s last name, publication date, and, if relevant, a locator such as a page number or timestamp. Scribbr’s free citation generator automatically generates accurate references and in-text citations. APA Style is widely used by students, researchers, and professionals in the social and behavioral sciences.
