How to Cite Sources with No Author in APA 7th Edition: Easy Guidelines
Learn how to correctly cite works with no author in APA 7th edition using titles and formatting rules for books and articles.
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To cite in APA 7th edition with no author, use the title of the work in place of the author's name. Format the title in italics if it is a book or a standalone piece, and in quotation marks if it is an article or chapter. Follow the title with the publication year. For instance: _(Title of Work, Year)._
FAQs & Answers
- How do I cite a book with no author in APA 7th edition? In APA 7th edition, when citing a book with no author, use the book title in italics followed by the publication year.
- What do I do if an article has no identified author in APA style? Use the article title in quotation marks in place of the author’s name, followed by the publication year.
- Can I shorten the title when citing no-author sources in APA? Yes, if the title is long, use a shortened version of the title that still clearly identifies the source.