how to cite a dissertation in apa format

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Electronic theses and dissertations:
Unpublished theses and dissertations:

Author, A. A. (Date). Title of thesis: Subtitle [Type of thesis, name of institution awarding degree]. Database Name.
Author, A. A. (Date). Title: Subtitle [Type of thesis]. Name of institution awarding the degree.

Unpublished dissertation/thesis
A published dissertation is a book and should be cited accordingly.

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Author
Year of publication
Title of thesis (in italics)
Degree statement
Retrieved from…
It was evident that Gregory (1970) believed that…

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