APA Formatting and Citation

APA style, which was developed by the American Psychological Association, is a standardized writing format utilized for structuring research papers and referencing sources.

The APA format assists authors in crafting clear, accurate, and inclusive sentences, thereby enhancing the quality of communication.

Use the links below to assist in using the APA style guide and find examples for citing sources.

APA Formatting and Citation
APA Style and Grammar Guidelines
The style and grammar guidelines pages present information about APA Style as described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition 
APA – Paper Format
Information concerning spacing, margins, font, and additional elements related to the formatting of a paper in APA style.
APA – Student Title Page Guide
Comprehensive guidelines for the components of the Student Paper title page.
APA – Heading Levels Template: Student Paper
A depiction of the procedure for incorporating and formatting headings within a student paper.
APA – Sample Papers
Contains sample papers formatted in seventh edition APA Style.
Citations & References
APA – In-Text Citations
In-text citation guidelines and illustrations.
APA – References
Instructions and examples for the reference list.
APA – Reference Quick Guide for Journal Articles, Books, and Edited Book Chapters
Visual representations of standard citation formats.
Additional Resources
Academic Writer Tutorial: The Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style
This tutorial, provided by the APA, is designed for self-paced learning. It addresses topics such as formatting, citations, and additional relevant information. Furthermore, it features an example of a References List.
APA – Style Blog
An examination of aspects of style and reflections on the updated 7th edition guidelines.
APA Style Blog: How to Cite ChatGPT
This article from the APA Style Blog addresses concerns associated with citing AI tools like ChatGPT.
APA’s Tutorials and Webinars Page
This resource comprises a tutorial along with videos that guide users in formatting papers and citing references.
APA Guide – Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
The online writing lab offers global support through online reference materials and services for creating citations, cover letters, major-specific writing help, and general writing advice.