how to cite case study apa

# How to Cite a Case Study in APA Style

Citing a case study in APA style involves adhering to a specific formatting structure and providing the necessary details about the author, title, publication date, publisher, and URL of the case study. APA styles for case studies are similar to those of reports and journal articles. Here's a guide on how to properly cite a case study in APA style.

## apa format

1. **Author:** Include the last name of the author(s) followed by the first initial(s). If there are multiple authors, this should be separated by commas.

For example:

Smith, J. & Johnson, A.

1. **Year:** Enter the year in which the case study was published.

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2021

1. Title of case study: Provide the title of the case study as it appears in the publication.

[Case Study Title Here]

1. Number of case study: If applicable, include the case study number in parentheses.

2. Publisher: Indicate the publisher of the case study. This can be the same as the author(s)'s affiliation if known.

3. URL: Include the URL without the "http://" or "https://" if it's a clickable link.

Harvard Business School Case Study
Smith, S. (2003). Leadership. HBS No. 7-806-122.<https://hbsp.harvard.edu/cases/>

In-text citations

When citing a case study in the text, use an in-text citation that references the specific part of the case study you're referring to. Use the author(s)' last name and the page number where the case study's information can be found.

For example:

According to Smith (2003, p. 50), the strategy for overcoming challenges in team dynamics can be applied to any organization.

Reference list

Create a reference list entry for the case study using the appropriate APA style for your reference list. The format for a case study in the APA reference list is:

Author(s). (Year). Title of case study. Number of case study. URL.

If there are multiple authors, separate them with commas:

Smith, S., Johnson, A., & Williams, J. (2005). Leadership styles in high-tech startups. HBS No. 456-123.<https://hbsp.harvard.edu/cases/>

If the case study has noDOI, include the permanent URL:

Smith, S. (2003). Leadership. Harvard Business School.<https://hbsp.harvard.edu/cases/>

Citing court cases

For court cases, APA style differs from other types of citations in that authors are not listed, and abbreviations are used to save space. Cite court cases by providing the case name, volume and abbreviated name of the reporter, the page number, the name of the court, the year, and an optional URL.

Example:

Thorne v. Deas, 4 Johns. 84 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1809).<https://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/torts/torts-keyed-to-dobbs/contract-and-duty/thorne-v-deas/>

apa 7 updates

Please note that APA style updates are continually evolving, and it's essential to consult the latestAPA style guide before formatting your citations and references. The official APA Style Website provides the most recent guides and changes to the formatting style.

Viewing apa style guide

APA Style Blog This link opens in a new window (APA):

<https://www.apastyle.org/)

Further help

For assistance with APA style citations, consult your professor or the Academic Support office at your school. Online students can access APA style help through the Brightspace Learning platform by navigating to the Academic Support module and selecting "Tutoring and Mentoring."

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