When referencing sources in APA style, it's essential to provide accurate and complete citations to allow readers to locate the original materials. If you're discussing the objectives of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, you would typically cite books, articles, or documents that detail these objectives. Here’s a general guide on how to cite such sources in APA format:
Book Reference
Format: Author, A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher.
Example: Knight, G. R. (2005). A brief history of seventh-day adventists. Review and Herald Publishing Association.
Article Reference
Format: Author, A. A. (Year of Publication). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number(issue number), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
Example: Baker, C. (2013). Understanding the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Journal of Adventist Mission Studies, 9(2), 45-57. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12345-013-0012-y
Church Document Reference
If you are referencing a document published by the SDA Church itself (e.g., its official website or mission statement):
Format: Seventh-day Adventist Church. (Year). Title of document. URL
Example: Seventh-day Adventist Church. (2020). The mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. https://www.adventist.org/mission
In-text Citations
For in-text citations, you would use the author's last name and the publication year. For example:
- (Knight, 2005)
- (Baker, 2013)
- (Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2020)
Notes
Make sure to adjust the citations according to the specific source you're using and follow the APA guidelines closely for details such as italics and capitalization. If you're discussing a specific objective or characteristic of the SDA Church, ensuring that your references directly relate to those topics will strengthen your work.
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