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APA Style
This guide contains examples of common citation formats in APA (American Psychological Association) Style, based on the sixth edition (2009) of the Publication Manual. APA style is commonly used in the social sciences.
Note: Citations with more than one line of text should have a hanging indent of 1/2 inch or 5 spaces.
For more information and examples, see the following resources.
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th Edition by Call Number: BF76.7.P83 2010Publication Date: 2010In addition to providing guidance on grammar, the mechanics of writing, and APA style, this manual offers an authoritative reference and citation system. It also covers the treatment of numbers, statistical and mathematical data, tables and figures.
- APA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue OWL)Extensive explanations and examples for how to cite using the APA style, commonly used in the social sciences.
- APA Style BlogAnswers to frequently asked questions about citing sources in APA style and how to cite unusual things. Use the search box on the right to search the blog for answers .
- Frequently Asked Questions from the APA websiteQuick answers to common questions about using APA style, including questions about formatting, headings, title page, etc.
- APA Style TutorialBasic rules of APA style from the APA website.