: There is no rule stating that you have to stick to one in-text citation style or the other for the whole paper. If you're including a direct quote, you need to include the author, year

There is no rule stating that you have to stick to one in-text citation style or the other for the whole paper. If you're including a direct quote, you need to include the author, year of publication, and the page number for the reference, but they don't all have to be in parentheses. You can mention the author in a signal phrase. I think mixing the two different styles can make the language seem more natural and readable, but use your best judgement for each reference.

Also, it's worth noting that if you're paraphrasing an idea (not directly quoting), you only have to include the author and year in your in-text citation. You're encouraged to include the page number, but it's not required.

Reference: Purdue OWL: APA Formatting and Style Guide - In-Text Citations: The Basics

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