Library Class and Subject Guides: Citations: 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

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
Download this example paper and use it as a template to format your student paper
APA Formatted Google Doc Example
"Make a copy" of this example student paper and use it as a template to format your work
APA 7th Ed.: Formatting Tutorial
New content coming in January

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
Use the dropdown menus to generate example citations for your resources.
APA 7th Ed: In-Text Citation Tutorial
New content coming in January
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
Use the dropdown menus to generate example citations for your resources.
APA 7th Ed: Reference List Tutorial
New content coming in January
How to Cite ChatGPT | APA Style Blog

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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