APA 7th edition reference examples: quick reference table
Quick answer
These APA 7 reference examples cover the seven source types students cite most. Each row shows the full reference and its in-text citation. All details are fictional; replace them with yours and keep the order, italics and punctuation of every entry.
APA 7 reference examples table
All examples are invented. Swap in your own details.
| Type | Reference | In-text |
|---|---|---|
| Book | Rivera, M. (2022). Rooftop gardens and city life. Example Press. | (Rivera, 2022) |
| Article | Rivera, A., & Torres, M. (2022). Rooftop plots and local jobs. Journal of Urban Studies, 14(2), 45-62. https://doi.org/10.0000/example | (Rivera & Torres, 2022) |
| Website | Rivera, M. (2024, March 8). How to plan a rooftop garden in three weekends. City Gardener. https://www.example.org/rooftop | (Rivera, 2024) |
| Video | Andes Cycling. (2024, June 12). Riding through Mérida in one day [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example | (Andes Cycling, 2024) |
| Podcast | Rivera, M. (Host). (2025, April 3). Farmers markets today (No. 12) [Audio podcast episode]. In City Voices. Example Studio. https://www.example.org/voices/12 | (Rivera, 2025) |
| Thesis | Rivera, A. (2023). Rooftop gardens and local employment [Master's thesis, Example University]. Institutional Repository. https://repository.example.edu/thesis/123 | (Rivera, 2023) |
| AI | OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (March 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com | (OpenAI, 2025) |
What does a full reference list look like?
Alphabetical, with a hanging indent:
Andes Cycling. (2024, June 12). Riding through Mérida in one day [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example
OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (March 14 version) [Large language model].
https://chatgpt.com
Rivera, A., & Torres, M. (2022). Rooftop plots and local jobs. Journal of Urban
Studies, 14(2), 45-62. https://doi.org/10.0000/example
Rivera, M. (2022). Rooftop gardens and city life. Example Press.Which guide covers each type?
Book, article, website, video, podcast, thesis, AI.
Checklist
- Alphabetical by last name
- Italics on stand-alone titles
- Hanging indent and double spacing
- One in-text citation per entry
Frequently asked questions
What does an APA 7th edition reference list look like?
An alphabetical list with a hanging indent, like the one on this page. Each entry starts with the author's last name, then the year in parentheses, and ends with the source or link.
How many references should a paper have?
APA sets no minimum. The right number depends on the paper's length and level, and instructors often give a guideline. What matters is that your sources are relevant, reliable and correctly cited in the text.
Where can I see the structure of each type?
In the guides in the References section: book, journal article, website, video, podcast, thesis and AI tools. Each explains the elements of the entry, gives a complete example and covers the special cases.