American Psychological Association (APA) style is commonly used for citing references in student papers in science and social science courses, such as Psychology, Nursing, and Social Work.
The purpose of documentation is to:
This guide is based on the APA Manual (7th ed.) that was published in 2020.
dentify (cite) other people’s ideas and information used within your essay or term paper.
Indicate the authors or sources of these in a References list at the end of your paper.
This guide is based on the APA Manual (7th ed.) that was published in 2020.
Copies of this book (Call Number: BF 76.7.P83 2020) are available at the Course Reserves Desk (2-hour loan) and behind the Circulation Help Desk.
Learn more about APA 7th edition Style rules.
The following sections provide you with information and examples that will help you to cite the sources that you come across during your research.
For more detailed information, refer to the APA Manual (6th ed.) available at the library, ask your instructor, or Ask Us.
The best way to Avoid Plagiarism is to cite your sources.