How to Cite an Organization as Author in APA

How to cite an organization as author in APA 7th edition.

When an organization is the author, use the full organization name. Abbreviate in in-text citations if commonly known.

APA 7th Edition Format

Organization Name. (Year). Title of work. Publisher. URL

Example Citation

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual (7th ed.). APA.

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  • Author: Lastname, F. I.
  • Up to 20 authors listed
  • No author → title first
  • No date → (n.d.)
  • Books/journals → italicized
  • DOI: https://doi.org/…
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