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Introduction to APA 7th ed. Style
Welcome to the APA Help Guide. APA is a style of writing and formatting created and updated by the American Psychological Association (APA). APA style contains guidelines for formatting and structuring research papers, reference citations, case studies, literature reviews, term papers and dissertations.
The 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association was published in October 2019. It is primarily used by disciplines in the business, social sciences, health, and education fields. The official guide is published by the American Psychological Association.
We encourage you to contact a campus librarian if you need additional assistance.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological AssociationCall Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020The official handbook for APA style.
APA Resources
- Academic WriterAn Online Citation Guide by the American Psychological Association
APA Style provides a foundation for effective scholarly communication because it helps writers present their ideas in a clear, concise, and inclusive manner.
- APA Style BlogThe official blog for the 7th edition, answering and clarifying questions about APA.
- Purdue Owl Style GuideOnline reference materials and services from creating citations to major-specific writing help.
- APA Student Paper Setup GuideBasic page setup directions, along with annotated diagrams.
- APA Common Reference ExamplesFor a variety of artifacts, including journal articles, print magazines, dissertations from a database and data sets.
