Library Class and Subject Guides: Art & Design, Art History, and Art Education: Write & Cite with APA Style

APA Writing Style

APA style is a commonly used writing style for formatting papers in many disciplines. Using a standardized format provides both the reader and writer with a common understanding of the layout of a paper and how to find cited sources.

It is helpful for students to consider APA style in 3 parts:

Formatting: the layout of a paper
In-text Citations: briefly citing sources in paragraphs
Reference List: full citation information at the end of a paper

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APA Style: Formatting (7th Edition)

Use these links to help design your paper according to APA style:

APA Paper Format | American Psychological Association
APA Formatted Microsoft Word Example
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APA Formatted Google Doc Example
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Basic Paper Setup Tutorial
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APA Style: In-Text Citations (7th Edition)

Use these links to help you cite sources in the body of your paper:

APA In-Text Citations | American Psychological Association
QuickCite
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APA 7th Ed: In-Text Citation Tutorial
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How to Cite ChatGPT | APA Style Blog

APA Style: Reference List (7th Edition)

Use these links to help you create a Reference page to list citations to sources used in your paper:

APA References | American Psychological Association
QuickCite
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APA 7th Ed: Reference List Tutorial
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APA Publication Manuals

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition
Call Number: BF76.7 P.83 2020
Copies are located in the Reference and Ready Reference Collections, as well as at the Circulation Desk.
Concise Guide to APA Style 7th Edition: the Official APA Style Guide for Students.
Call Number: BF76.7 .C66 2020
Copies are located in the Reference and General Collections
Inclusive Language Guide, 2nd Edition
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