What should be included in an APA style reference list?

• A. A summary of all sources used.
• B. Personal notes about sources.
• C. Only the titles of sources.
• D. Proper citations for all sources used in the assignment.

Answer: (D)

In APA style, the reference list should provide full, retrievable citations for every source you actually cited in your work, so readers can locate the exact works you drew on. Each entry includes the author(s), year of publication, title, source (journal, book, etc.), and the specific details needed to find it (for articles: journal name, volume, issue, page range; for books: publisher and location). Include a DOI or stable URL when available.

The list is organized alphabetically by the surname of the first author and formatted with a hanging indent, typically double-spaced. Importantly, only sources cited in the text appear in the reference list; personal notes or sources not referenced in your paper do not belong there. This ensures readers can verify your sources without wading through unrelated material.