How do I cite a discussion post in APA?

When citing a discussion post in your reference list, include the author of the post, the date, the name of the discussion thread, and the course URL.

For example:

Smattering, L. (2014, February 28). Re: Academic Integrity [Discussion post]. Walden University Blackboard. https://class.waldenu.edu

Your in-text citation would follow the normal citation order: (Smattering, 2014). 

Additional Resources:

• Visit the Writing Center's common reference list examples webpage for an example of a discussion post reference entry.
• View this short video on citing discussion posts.

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