How to Cite an Annual Report in APA Style

When researching, be sure you know how to cite your sources.

When doing research, knowing how to cite properly is important. When using annual reports, you need to know the proper formatting for citation. Print and online reports are cited differently in APA style. Be sure you are familiar with both.

Instructions

Print Annual Report

1. Write the name of the reporting company. Place a period after the name.

2. Write the year the report was created. Place the year within parenthesis. Include a period outside the parenthesis.

3. Write the annual report title. Italicize it. Place a period after the title.

4. Write the city and state. Separate the city and state with a comma. Place a colon after the city and state.

5. Write the author's name. Place a period after the author's name.

Online Annual Report

1. Write the annual report title. Place a period after the title.

2. Write the date the page was created or last revised. Place the date within parenthesis. Include a period outside the parenthesis.

3. Write "Retrieved from" and then write the full URL. Do not place a period after the URL.

References

• Baker College: APA Citation Style Examples
• Northwest Missouri State University: APA Citation Style Examples

Resources

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