Dictionaries and Encyclopedias in APA Style
Below, you will see examples of dictionaries and encyclopedias cited in the APA style. For more information on how to read these examples, see the Getting Started page of this LibGuide (see the tabs to the left.)
Examples of Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
Example Item
The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians by Call Number: ML100 G76N382001
Reference List
TEMPLATE:
Author Last Name, Author First Name (Publication Year). Title of Reference Work (Edition). Publisher. DOI or URL if available.
EXAMPLE:
Sadie, S., Tyrell, J. (2001). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd Ed.). Grove.
In-Text Citation (Parenthetical)
TEMPLATE:
(Author Last Name, Publication Year)
EXAMPLE:
(Sadie & Tyrell 2001)
In-Text Citation (Narrative)
TEMPLATE:
Author Last Name (Publication Year)
EXAMPLE:
Sadie and Tyrell (2001)
See Also: APA Manual 9.1-9.52 - Reference List
APA Manual 10.2 - Books and Reference Works (Examples 33, 47, 48, and 49)
Example Item
Oxford Music Online (Grove Music Online) by Online Resource; available on campus or with NetID
Reference List
TEMPLATE:
Author Last Name, Author First Name (Publication Year). Title of Reference Work. Retrieved Month Date, Year, from DOI or URL
EXAMPLE:
Oxford University Press (n.d.). Oxford Music Online. Retrieved December 8, 2023, from https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/
In-Text Citation (Parenthetical)
TEMPLATE:
(Author Last Name, Publication Year)
EXAMPLE:
(Oxford University Press, n.d.)
In-Text Citation (Narrative)
TEMPLATE:
Author Last Name (Publication Year)
EXAMPLE:
Oxford University Press (n.d.)