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APA Style Manual

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number: Reference Collection BF76.7 .P83 2020
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style.

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GENERAL RESOURCES:

American Psychological Association
Plenty of resources, including Quick Answers about reference and formatting questions. Also links to the APA blog which features timely posts and explanations for frequently asked questions.
The Basics of APA Style
A free online tutorial for those who are new to APA style.

FORMATTING / STYLE:

Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL): General Format
General APA guidelines including how to format your header and first page.

IN-TEXT CITATIONS:

Purdue OWL: In-Text Citations: The Basics
Explains the basics of citing within your text. Includes examples for multiple authors and different types of sources.

REFERENCES:

Purdue OWL: Reference List Basics
Explains basic formatting rules for your references page. Then, once you are ready to create a reference entry for a source, use the menu on the left of the screen to select the right type of source (Articles in Periodicals, Books, Electronic Sources, Other Print or Non-Print Sources). This menu also includes helpful information about creating tables, PowerPoint presentations, and more.
Citing Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers
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Citation Guides: APA Style

APA Style Manual

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