[stylist] APA Style: Citing Federal Law

[Judith Bron]

When referring to references within the text I believe you are correct.  You 
mentioned you will also have a reference section or page.  I've read 
articles on other subjects and when denoting a source they use this format. 
Judith
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> Dear All,
>    I am wrapping up an article for submission to a major peer-reviewed 
> journal and need some guidance citing federal law. If anyone with an 
> expertise in APA style can answer my questions, I would greatly appreciate 
> the input. In my article, I refer to the ADA and need to cite it within 
> the text and, of course, on my reference page. Below is one example from 
> the text of the article and how I have cited it within the text.
>
> The expressed intention of Congress was "to provide clear, strong, 
> consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination against 
> individuals with disabilities" (42USC 12101 Section 2(b)(2)).
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> Is this a correct form of the in-text citation? Federal laws and rules 
> appear in the Federal Register. Is this the reference I would use in my 
> reference page? Any assistance is greatly appreciated!
>
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> fraternally yours,
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> Marion Gwizdala
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