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How to Cite a Poem in APA (7th edition)

Learn how to cite poems, verse, and poetry from anthologies or collections in APA format (7th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

APA Reference List Format

Here is the standard APA format for citing a poem in your reference list:

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of poem. In E. E. Editor (Ed.), Title of anthology (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.

APA In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(Author, Year)

Narrative

Author (Year) writes...

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your poem.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the APA (7th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match APA requirements.

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