APA in-text citation with no date

Sometimes, sources do not include a publication date. In that case a the reference entry of the source should include “n.d.” for “no date” in parentheses.

Reference list entry with no date

• Author. (n.d.). Title. Source.

For example, a book with one author and no publication date:

• King, S. (n.d.). It. Viking Press.

In-text citation with no date

• (Author, n.d.) or Author (n.d.)

For example, a book with one author and no publication date:

• (King, n.d.) or King (n.d.)

This citation style guide is based on the official Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6^th edition).

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