My YouTube video: 5 Minutes on APA 6th Referencing Style

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Back in May 2015 I made a YouTube video on APA 6th.  I have no idea why.  It me took quite some time to make it, particularly with learning how to add a voice-over.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J745a8_1PNc&feature=emb_logo

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