How to Cite Someone Citing Another Source in APA 7 Format
Learn the correct way to cite a secondary source in APA 7, including in-text citation and reference list guidelines for citing someone citing someone else.
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To cite someone citing someone else in APA 7, first list the original author’s work. For instance: (Smith, as cited in Jones, 2020). In the reference list, include only the source you actually read (in this case, Jones). This ensures that your readers can locate the secondary source while giving due credit to the original idea.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I cite a source quoted in another source using APA 7? In APA 7, mention the original author and use 'as cited in' followed by the secondary source author and year in the in-text citation, and list only the secondary source in the reference list.
- Should I include the original source in my reference list when citing a secondary source? No. You only include the source you actually read (the secondary source) in your reference list, not the original source.
- Why is it important to cite a secondary source correctly in APA 7? Proper citation gives credit to original ideas, allows readers to locate sources, and maintains academic integrity when the original source is not accessed.