How do I reference and cite my previous assignment?
Answer
Note: In most circumstances, referencing and citing your previous work is self-plagiarism. Make sure to ask your instructor before citing and referencing your own work.
Create a reference
Template
Author(s) last name, Initial. (Year). Title of assignment [Unpublished assignment]. Name of School, Name of Institution.
Example
Allard, E. (2025). The effects of poverty on crime [Unpublished assignment]. School of Community Studies, Bow Valley College.
Create a citation
Template
(Author(s) last name, Year)
(Author(s) last name, Year, para. #)
Example
(Allard, 2025, para. 2).
See the APA 7 website for more information on this topic.