AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY ASSOCIATION (APA) 7TH EDITION

SAMPLE REFERENCE CITATIONS FOR UNPUBLISHED DISSERTATION OR THESIS REFERENCES

*The source of these reference samples is: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples

 
 
Harris, L. (2014). Instructional leadership perceptions and practices of elementary school leaders
          [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. University of Virginia.
  • Parenthetical citation:  (Harris, 2014)
  • Narrative citation:  Harris (2014)

 

When a dissertation or thesis is unpublished, include the description “[Unpublished doctoral dissertation]” or “[Unpublished master’s thesis]” in square brackets after the dissertation or thesis title.”).

In the source element of the reference, provide the name of the institution that awarded the degree.”).

The same format can be adapted for other unpublished theses, including undergraduate theses, by changing the wording of the bracketed description as appropriate.”).

If you find the dissertation or thesis in a database or in a repository or archive, follow the published dissertation or thesis reference examples.”).

 

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