Final answer:
To reference an editorial in APA style, start with the author's name if available, followed by the publication date, editorial title, newspaper or magazine title, and page or URL. If no author is given, begin with the editorial title.
Step-by-step explanation:
When referencing an editorial in APA style, you will follow a specific format depending on whether the editorial includes an author's name. If the editorial has an attributed author, you should begin the reference with the author's name. If there is no individual author available, start with the title of the editorial. After the title, in square brackets, denote the type of work with the word Editorial or Letter to the Editor. Next, provide the date of publication, the title of the newspaper or magazine in italics, followed by the page number or URL if accessed online. The structure is as follows:
- Author's Last Name, Initials. (Year, Month Day). Title of editorial [Editorial]. Title of Newspaper or Magazine, page number or URL.
- Title of editorial [Editorial]. (Year, Month Day). Title of Newspaper or Magazine, page number or URL.
This format aligns with the instructions from the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition (2020).