How to Cite a Thesis or Dissertation in APA (7th Edition)

How to cite a thesis or dissertation in APA 7th edition.

Thesis citations include the author, year, title, degree type, institution, and database.

APA 7th Edition Format

Author, A. A. (Year). Title [Doctoral dissertation, Institution]. Database.

Example Citation

Lee, S. (2020). Neural plasticity in adults [Doctoral dissertation, MIT]. ProQuest.

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Quick APA Rules

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