APEC 740: Research Methodology

Citing Web-based Economics Literature

Many disciplines do not follow a single citation style. When submitting a manuscript, authors will need to consult the "Instructions for Authors", usually available through the individual journal's web site. In the (now rare) case that a journal does not have a web site, these instructions are usually printed in the first or last issue of each volume. In the social sciences, the American Psychological Association style is considered a standard when another style is not stated.

A couple of examples of Instructions to Authors

• Guide for Authors: Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
• Guide for Authors: Ecological Economics

Some Helpful sites

• Using Principles of APA Style to Document and Cite Sources
• How to Cite Online Nursing Resources Using APA Style
• Style Guides for Graduate Research Papers and Theses
   

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