FAQ: How do I cite content from my online course in APA format?

The proper way to cite content like this can vary by department, course, or instructor, so always be sure to check with your professor about how they would like you to cite resources from your course. The APA Manual does not clearly cover citing this type of source.

According to the 7th edition of the Publication Manual, the way you cite course content depends on the audience of your paper. If the audience can access the sources in Brightspace or other online learning systems, you will cite according to the type of resource (book, journal, PowerPoint slides, etc.).

If you do not see an author, you can use Southern New Hampshire University or the publisher as the group author.  If you do not see a date, you can use (n.d.).  The title of the page/lecture will be in italics.

NimblyWise Course Resource

References

General Format:

Group Author. (Date). Title of resource. Brightspace. https://xxxxxx

For Example:

NimblyWise. (n.d.). Life in the information age. Brightspace. https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/lp/auth/saml/login

NimblyWise. (n.d.). Video: Types of resources. Brightspace. https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/lp/auth/saml/login

In-Text Citation

(NimblyWise, n.d.)

OR

NimblyWise (n.d.)

PowerPoint Slides found on Brightspace

PowerPoint Slides found on Brightspace (e.g. PowerPoint Slides found in your course, created by SNHU, your professor or instructor, or a fellow student)

References

General Format:

Author, A. A. (Date). Title of slides [PowerPoint slides]. Brightspace. https://xxxxxx

For Example:

Southern New Hampshire University. (n.d.). Social media and marketing communications: Written/Oral project outline [PowerPoint slides]. Brightspace. https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/lp/auth/saml/login

In-Text Citation

(Southern New Hampshire University, n.d.)

OR

Southern New Hampshire University (n.d.)

Disclaimer

This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.