SPHSC 304: Speech & Language Acquisition: Citing Sources: APA Format

What is APA Style?

APA (American Psychological Association) Style is widely used in the social sciences, business, and some of the life sciences. APA Style uses brief in-text citations in the text that refer to an alphabetical list of references appearing the end of the work.

Disciplines using APA Style include Business, Communication, Education, and Psychology.

Official Guidance from the APA

APA Style & Grammar Guidelines
Detailed help from the APA website, including paper format, citing and referencing, tables and figures, and style and language.
APA Instructional Aids
More online help from the APA, including tutorials, handouts and guides, and annotated sample papers.
APA Style Blog
Official blog of the APA. Explores common questions related to APA and gives APA style advice.

Citation Help: Purdue Owl

Purdue OWL APA Formatting and Style Guide
The Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) offers many online tools to help with writing and citing sources, including this APA Formatting & Style Guide.

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