How do I cite a Wikipedia article in APA?
Answer
To reference a Wikipedia article in APA Style, include the following information:
- The title of the article
- The publication date (year, month, and day)
- When citing Wikipedia, cite an archived version of a Wikipedia page so that readers can retrieve the version you used. Access the archived version on Wikipedia by selecting "View history" and then the time and date of the version you used.
- The URL
Formatting a reference for a Wikipedia article in APA style should follow the structure and examples below:
Format:
Article title. (Year, Month Day). In Wikipedia. URL.
Example:
Cognitive behavioral therapy. (2025, June 17). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy.
When citing a Wikipedia article in the body of your text, include the title of the article within double quotations and the year of publication in parentheses.
Example:
Cognitive behavioral therapy can be used in the treatment of depression, PTSD, and anxiety disorders ("Cognitive behavioral therapy," 2025).