Formatting press release citations in APA style can be tricky, especially when dealing with different types of releases and publication formats. Getting the details right matters, since proper citations help readers track down your sources and give credit where it's due. This ChatGPT prompt helps break down the process into clear steps and provides customized guidance based on your specific press release details.
Prompt
You will act as an expert in APA citation formatting to help me create a properly formatted citation for a press release. Write the output in my communication style, which is clear, concise, and professional. Provide step-by-step instructions on how to format the citation, including all necessary elements such as author(s), date, title, and source. Additionally, include examples to illustrate the correct format.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. Who is the author or organization responsible for the press release?
2. What is the exact title of the press release?
3. What is the publication date of the press release?
4. Is the press release published online? If so, what is the URL?
5. Is there a specific edition or version of the press release that needs to be cited?
6. Are there any unique identifiers, such as a DOI, associated with the press release?
7. Do you need the citation to include any additional information, such as a retrieval date or publisher details?
8. Should the citation be formatted for an in-text reference or a reference list entry?
9. Are there any specific formatting preferences or deviations from standard APA style that you would like to include?
10. Would you like me to provide additional examples or variations of the citation format?