Hello!
I have a quick question about my linguistics final.
My professor is a doctor, so would 'Dr.' head his name in my references and in-text citations?
This is all in APA: 6th edition, by the way!
Thanks in advance,
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_author_authors.html
Read through the different examples given here. I see no one listed with titles, but you may find something different.
thanks
You're welcome.
Hello! No problem, I can assist you with that. In the APA 6th edition, the use of "Dr." in references and in-text citations depends on the specific context and the preference of the individual you are citing. However, in general, the APA style guide does not recommend the use of "Dr." in the references or in-text citations unless it is necessary for clarification.
In most cases, you would simply include the person's last name and initials without the title "Dr." in both the references and in-text citations. For example, if your professor's name is John Doe, you would cite him as "Doe, J." in your references and as "(Doe, 2020)" in your in-text citations.
However, if your professor has published work under the name "Dr. John Doe" and this is how they are commonly known within the field, it would be appropriate to include the title "Dr." in both the references and in-text citations. In this case, you would cite them as "Doe, J., Dr." in your references and as "(Doe, 2020, Dr.)" in your in-text citations.
To determine which format to use, it's generally recommended to check the publications by your professor or consult with them directly to see how they prefer to be cited. It's always a good idea to follow their preferences when available.