How to Cite a Press Release in APA Style | Format & Example
To cite a press release in APA Style, list the organization responsible, the date of publication, the title in italics, “Press release” in square brackets, and the URL.
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| APA format | Organization Name. (Year Month Day). Press release title [Press release]. URL |
|---|---|
| APA reference entry | American Psychological Association. (2020, November 17). Psychologists report large increase in demand for anxiety, depression treatment [Press release]. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2020/11/anxiety-depression-treatment |
| APA in-text citation | (American Psychological Association, 2020) |
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