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How to Cite a Government Infographic in APA
h2: Citing a Government Infographic in APA
Government infographics are a great way to present data in a visually appealing and easy-to-understand format. If you are using a government infographic in your research paper, you must cite it correctly according to the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines. Here is how to cite a government infographic in APA:
h3: Author Lastname, Author Initials, or Name of Organization
The first element of an APA citation for a government infographic is the author’s last name, author initials, or the name of the organization that created the infographic.
h3: Year
The second element of an APA citation for a government infographic is the year the infographic was published.
h3: Title of Map
The third element of an APA citation for a government infographic is the title of the map.
h3: [Map]
The fourth element of an APA citation for a government infographic is the designation [Map].
h3: Retrieved from URL
The fifth element of an APA citation for a government infographic is the URL from which the infographic was retrieved.
Example:
U.S. Census Bureau (2020). U.S. population by age and sex [Map]. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/data/datasets/time-series/demo/popest/2010s-national-total.html
