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APA Citation Style

Information and resources on citing and referencing using APA citation style

Resources on apastyle.org

Looking for help with using APA citation style in your work?

  1. Refer to The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association - available in the Library at 808.06615/AME.
  2. Read the Frequently Asked Questions on apastyle.org
  3. View a Free Tutorial on the Basics of APA Style
  4. Search for topic-specific help in the Learning Resources section of apastyle.org.
  5. Visit the APA Style Blog; new topics are addressed each week.

If your question still has not been answered, please contact the APA Style Experts.

In-text Citations, Quotations, and Plagiarism Video

Tutorials on APA Style

The Basics of APA Style

This official APA tutorial is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of APA Style. It shows users how to structure and format their work, recommends ways to reduce bias in language, identifies how to avoid charges of plagiarism, shows how to cite references in text, and provides selected reference examples.

Another good tutorial by Purdue OWL: APA Formatting: Reference List Basics is available on Youtube and walks you through creating a reference list using APA Style.