What this page covers
Inspect the source record; use the applicable format; check links and metadata
Use this as a starting point. It does not state your institution's rules, and it does not promise a grade or a detector result.
Related articles
Related reading: Zotero citation errors checklist, Cite adapted table apa.
Read them for the neighbouring questions. Each page stays within its own topic.
Sources to check
Start with these sources: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_basic_rules.html https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_textual_sources.html https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html https://www.zotero.org/support/quick_start_guide.
Recheck each source against the current page. A listed URL does not confirm every claim on this guide.
Frequently asked questions
What should I use DOI vs URL in an APA Reference: Which Should You Use? for?
Use it to: Inspect the source record; use the applicable format; check links and metadata
Does an AI detector score prove who wrote the work?
No. A detector score is not proof of authorship. Keep process records and follow the checks named on this page.
Will this article guarantee a result?
No. The article does not promise a grade, a detector outcome, or an exception to the rules that govern the task.