How do I reference a thesis in APA (7th ed.) style?
Answer
You can find these examples in our Full APA guide
Example published thesis:
Last name, Initial(s). (Year). Title of doctoral dissertation or master's thesis (Publication No.) [Doctoral dissertation or Master's thesis]. Name of database. URL.
In Text:
Miranda (2019)...
OR
...(Miranda, 2019)
In the reference list:
Miranda, C. (2019). Exploring the lived experiences of foster youth who obtained graduate level degrees (Publication No. 27542827) [Doctoral dissertation, Pepperdine University]. PQDT Open. https://pqdtopen.proquest.com/doc/2309521814.html?FMT=AI
Example unpublished thesis: Last name, Initial(s). (Year). Title of doctoral dissertation or master's thesis (Unpublished doctoral dissertation or master's thesis). Name of Institution.
In Text:
Bowler, (2010)...
OR
...(Bowler, 2010)
In the reference list:
Bowler, N. (2010). Prisoners' mental state: A psychosocial perspective [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Swansea University.