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Q: How do I cite the American Psychological Association?

Citations – In Text General Rule: (Authors last name, year, p. #) If the authors name is mentioned in the paragraph, you only list the date in parentheses after the authors name (APA Manual p. 174). A work by two authors: Cite the names of both authors every time their work is referenced in the text.

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Welcome to the Purdue OWL
APA Overview and Workshop
APA Formatting and Style Guide
What is the purpose of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association?
How do you cite the APA Publication Manual?
How do I cite the American Psychological Association?
What is the American Psychological Association publication?

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These OWL resources will help you learn how to use the American Psychological Association (APA) citation and format style. This section contains resources on in-text citation and the References page, as well as APA sample papers, slide presentations, and the APA classroom poster.

APA Overview and Workshop

This workshop provides an overview of APA (American Psychological Association) style and where to find help with different APA resources. It provides an annotated list of links to all of our APA materials and an APA overview. It is an excellent place to start to learn about APA format.

APA Formatting and Style Guide

APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 7th edition of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. For more information, please consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (7th ed.).

APA Poster

This poster summarizes APA style in a visual format. For more detailed information, please review the formatting and style guide linked above.

A WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - The new 2020 official release of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition includes three different formats -- spiral and tabbed, paperback, and hardcover, all of which are full-color. It 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 options

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 options

What is the purpose of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association?

It provides invaluable guidance on all aspects of the writing process, from the ethics of authorship to the word choice that best reduces bias in language.

How do you cite the APA Publication Manual?

APA citation American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association 2020: the official guide to APA style (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.

How do I cite the American Psychological Association?

Citations – In Text General Rule: (Author's last name, year, p. #) If the author's name is mentioned in the paragraph, you only list the date in parentheses after the author's name (APA Manual p. 174). A work by two authors: Cite the names of both authors every time their work is referenced in the text.

What is the American Psychological Association publication?

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