Guide: How to cite a Press release in APA style

Guide: How to cite a Press release in APA style

Cite A Press release in APA style

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Use the following template to cite a press release using the APA citation style. For help with other source types, like books, PDFs, or websites, check out our other guides. To have your reference list or bibliography automatically made for you, try our free citation generator.

Key:
Pink text = information that you will need to find from the source.
Black text = text required by the APA style.

Reference list

Place this part in your bibliography or reference list at the end of your assignment.

Template:

Title. (Year Published). . Retrieved October 10, 2013, from http://Website URL

Example:

Dr Julie Beardwell, CIPD’s Chief Moderator, Standards,. (2011). Writing a persuasive business report ( fact sheet ). Retrieved October 10, 2014, from http://Writing a persuasive business report

In-text citation

Place this part right after the quote or reference to the source in your assignment.

Template

(Title, Year Published)

Example

Qualified HR professionals should be able to research relevant topics and write reports that can persuade key decision-makers in the organisation to change and/or adopt a particular policy and practice.  In order to achieve this, the report must present a clear and logical case that demonstrates the subject authority of the author and will lead the reader to understand and appreciate the value of the recommended actions. (Dr Julie Beardwell, CIPD’s Chief Moderator, Standards, 2011)

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