Single author

Beginning of reference list entry

Smith, S. (2003).

Complete reference list entry

Smith, S. (2003). Government and nonprofits in the modern age. Society, 40(4), 36-45.

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Begin the entry with the author’s last name, followed by a comma and the author’s initial(s). Then give the date in parentheses.

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