How do I reference a dissertation in APA ?

To reference a dissertation using the APA 7th edition please see the attached link from the Library's introductory Referencing Guide: Other Sources. Please see its Grey Literature section, then the 'Theses & Dissertations' tab.

Unpublished thesis or dissertation references

See the attached link from the APA 7th Style & Grammar Guidelines:

• Tullius, M. (2020). Gardens, libraries and other basic needs [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. University of Cicero.
• "When a dissertation or thesis is unpublished, include the description “[Unpublished doctoral dissertation]” or “[Unpublished master’s thesis]” in square brackets after the dissertation or thesis title.
• In the source element of the reference, provide the name of the institution that awarded the degree.
• The same format can be adapted for other unpublished theses, including undergraduate theses, by changing the wording of the bracketed description as appropriate.
• If you find the dissertation or thesis in a database or in a repository or archive, follow the published dissertation or thesis reference examples." (i.e. below):
• Published thesis or dissertation references
• See the attached link from APA 7th Style & Grammar Guidelines, the source of the following examples:

• Kabir, J. M. (2016). Factors influencing customer satisfaction at a fast food hamburger chain: The relationship between customer satisfaction and customer loyalty (Publication No. 10169573) [Doctoral dissertation, Wilmington University]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

  Miranda, C. (2019). Exploring the lived experiences of foster youth who obtained graduate level degrees: Self-efficacy, resilience, and the impact on identity development (Publication No. 27542827) [Doctoral dissertation, Pepperdine University]. PQDT Open. https://pqdtopen.proquest.com/doc/2309521814.html?FMT=AI

  Zambrano-Vazquez, L. (2016). The interaction of state and trait worry on response monitoring in those with worry and obsessive-compulsive symptoms [Doctoral dissertation, University of Arizona]. UA Campus Repository. https://repository.arizona.edu/handle/10150/620615