APA Citation Style
APA, 7th Edition
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences. It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language.
Well-known for its authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication.
The seventh edition was released in October 2019. This page contains information about the updates to the guide as well as effective ways to use the new information in student papers. Please contact the library if you have any questions.
Helpful Links
- APA BlogThe APA style blog addresses some of the more in-depth questions people have about citing things in APA.
- APA 7th Edition TutorialThis tutorial was created by APA to highlight the changes made to the citation style for the 7th edition.
- APA Guidelines from the Online Writing Lab (OWL)These resources will help you learn how to use APA citations and format your paper accordingly. Not only will you find basic information, but you will also find more in-depth information about citing various resources.
- Citing Images Using APAFrom Citation Machine, this page will explain the process for citing Google Images using various citation styles, including APA.
- Conquering APA Style for the Seventh Edition: Advice From APA Style ExpertsArticle-Conquering APA Style for the Seventh Edition: Advice from APA Style Experts
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