Using APA Style
APA Style is often used in the social sciences, business, and nursing. Check with your professor if you’re unsure about which style to use. Below you'll find tutorials, activities, and more to help you with APA style.
Help with APA Formatting in MS Word
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[Doc] Formatting an APA Style Paper Using MS Word | EU LibrariesDirections for inserting hanging indentations for lists of references begin on p. 8.
APA Publication Manuals
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition
Call Number: BF76.7 P.83 2020Copies 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 2020Copies are located in the Reference and General Collections -
Inclusive Language Guide, 2nd Edition
Ebook on bias-free writing
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- Create bibliographies and in text citations for assignments and research projects. Available writing styles include APA, MLA, Chicago, and many more.
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- Save and annotate PDFs.
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Mendeley Citation Management Application by UO LibrariesMendeley is a free desktop and cloud application that helps you manage your research.
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Zotero Citation Management Application by GSU LibrariesZotero is free desktop application that helps you save, manage, and cite research sources.