Citation Guides: APA Style

Plenty of resources, including Quick Answers about reference and formatting questions. Includes the APA blog featuring explanations for frequently asked questions.

A free online tutorial for those who are new to APA style.

Provides a list of short, easy-to-read guides explaining different aspects of APA style including formatting your paper, using bias-free language, and how to format charts.

General APA guidelines including how to format your header and first page.

Provides basic description and principles of citation. Gives information for both direct quotes and paraphrased citations in the body of your project.

Explains the basics of citing within your text. Includes examples for multiple authors and different types of sources.

Provides the basics of reference list entries of all types. Use the "related handouts" links on the right hand side to see examples of all types of references such as journal articles, book chapters, online sources, and more.

NorQuest College Library has developed a citation style for personal communication with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

Explains basic formatting rules for references pages. Use the menu on the left of the screen to select the right type of source for examples. This menu also includes helpful information about creating tables, PowerPoint presentations, and more.