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APA Style Guide: Facebook

This guide explains how to use the APA Style. It includes a short tutorial.

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Reference: Author Screen name/Author Last name, Initials. (Year, Month Day). Post or if too long, shortened section. [Facebook update]. Facebook. URL

Example: Varadkar, L. (2014, December 2). HIQUA report can be catalyst for further improvement of ambulance services. [Facebook update]. Facebook. http://leovaradkar.ie/2014/12/hiqa-report-can-be-catalyst-for-further-improvement-of-ambulance-services-varadkar/

In-Text-Citation:

  • Author last name/Screen name (Year)
  • (Author last name/Screen name, Year)

Example:

  • Leo Varadkar, Minister for Health, noted the HIQUA report on the ambulance service can be used to improve the service (2014).
  • The HIQUA report noted the need for investment in ambulance services (Varadkar, 2014).

 

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