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APA7 Guide

In text citation

Paraphrase 

Template:

            (Author, Year)

            OR

            Author (Year)

Examples:

Peter Jackson’s (2001) adaption of Tolkein’s The Fellowship of the Ring follows the start of a great journey.

The scene, towards the end of the film, depicts numerous significant discoveries (Alien Underworld 2002).

Direct quote

Template

(Author, Year)

            OR

            Author (Year)

Examples

“If I take one more step, it’ll be the farthest away from home I’ve ever been.” (Jackson, 2001).

“I may not do everything great in my life, but I’m good at this” (Favreau, 2014).

Reference list

Template

Author/s name/s. (Role). (Year). Title of film or movie - italicised [Film]. Production Company. Web address - if available

Examples

Jackson, P. (Director). (2001). The Fellowship of the Ring [Film]. New Line Cinema.

            Favreau, J. (Director). (2014). Chef [Film]. Fairview Entertainment.