Blog post: how to cite in APA (7th ed.)?

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General rules

In APA Style, a reference to a blog post is different from a reference to a webpage. In contrast, a blog post is treated as an article in a periodical by the APA Style Manual, hence a blog post should be referenced similarly to a journal article, with the blog title given in place of the journal title.

How to cite in a bibliography

To cite a blog post in APA Style (7th ed.), use the following template:

Author(s). (Date). Blog post title. Blog Title. URL

Examples of references

Wang, M., & Leath, S. (2023, November 2). Introducing APA style journal article reporting standards for race, ethnicity, and culture. APA Style Blog. https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/race-ethnicity-culture-reporting-standards

Kawa, C. (2023, September 13). Toronto Triathlon Festival 2023 race report. An Athlete's Blog. https://www.anathletesblog.ca/2023/09/13/toronto-triathlon-festival-2023-race-report/

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