Names the type of article that is being referenced, for example, a commentary, a corrected article, or a retracted article. The terms preferred by APA are listed below. The terms are not prescribed by the DTD but will be enforced via Schematron.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Text, numbers, or special characters | The value for this attribute is unconstrained by the DTD, but the values listed below are strongly preferred by APA and will be enforced via Schematron. |
| Restriction: This attribute must be specified if the element is used. | |
Values defined by APA for cross-linking errata and retractions are:
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correction-flag |
used in an article that is later corrected to point to the relevant correction statement (erratum) |
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correction-target |
used in an erratum to point to the item (published earlier) now being corrected |
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retraction-flag |
used in an article that is later retracted to point to the relevant retraction notice |
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retraction-target |
Used in a retraction notice to point to the article being retracted |
Values defined by APA for cross-linking a comment-and-reply exchange are:
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original-article |
the original article being referenced in a comment and reply exchange |
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commentary |
a formal commentary on a previously published or co-published article |
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author-response |
original author's response to a review or commentary |
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reply |
commentary author's reply to an original author's response |
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original-review |
the original review being referenced in a comment and reply exchange |
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author-response |
original author's response to a review or commentary |
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reviewer-reply |
review author’s reply to an original author's response. Use this value in PsycCRITIQUES |
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reply |
review author's reply to an original author's response. Use this value in PsycARTICLES. |