APA Citation Handout
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APA Citation GuideA handout for APA citations created by the library and the Writing Lab.
About APA Style
APA is one of the most important citation styles, used not only in Psychology but across all of the social sciences and other disciplines, including: Psychology, Social Work, Business, Marketing, and more.
References are made through in-text, parenthetical notation and a full reference list at the end of the paper.
OWL Guides
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab is a popular source for citation help. And unlike the Publication Manual, it's all online.
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APA Overview at Purdue OWLLearn about APA style in this guide published by Purdue's Online Writing Lab.
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APA Formatting and Style Guide at Purdue OWLThis is a quick but detailed reference to working in APA style, published by Purdue's Online Writing Lab.
Style Guide
The Publication Manual is the APA's official reference.
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process-from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work. The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing. All formats are in full color, with a new tabbed spiral version Improved ease of navigation, with many additional numbered sections to help users quickly locate answers to their questions Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types as well as guidelines on citing course materials Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers New chapter on journal article reporting standards that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style New chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, and legal resources More than 40 new sample tables and figures Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font optionsISBN: 9781433832154Publication Date: 2019-10-01
Discipline-Specific and Other Resources
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Writing With Style: APA Style for Social Work by Call Number: Reference HM586 .S98 2004Not only is this a good reference source for Social Work students, but it also contains an excellent overview of plagiarism that can be useful to anyone (Chapter 2, "Ethics and Writing", pp. 7-14).