How to Cite APA Sources Without an Author: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to properly cite APA sources without an author, including in-text and reference list formats.

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To cite an APA source with no author, use the title of the work. In-text, you would cite it like this: (Title of Work, Year). In the References list, it should appear as: Title of Work. (Year). Publisher. For example: Anonymous Article. (2023). Publisher Name.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What do I do if my source has no author in APA format? Use the title of the work in place of the author when citing in APA format.
  2. How do I format a reference with no author in APA? In the References list, start with the title of the work, followed by the year, and the publisher.
  3. Can I use 'Anonymous' when citing a source with no author? Only use 'Anonymous' if that is the labeled author of the work; otherwise, use the title.
  4. What is an example of an APA citation without an author? For example: Anonymous Article. (2023). Publisher Name.

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