What is a parenthetical APA citation and how do I create one?
Answer
A parenthetical APA citation is an in-text citation appearing in parentheses within or at the end of a sentence. A paraphrase or summary will include the author's name and the date, while a quotation will also include a page number:
Research indicates that it is important for individuals to pay equal attention to the well-being of both their minds and bodies (White, 2010).
Research indicates that “people need to focus on their mental health as much as their physical health” (White, 2010, p. 26).