Psychology: Citing in APA
What is APA Style?
APA citation style was created by the American Psychological Association. It is commonly used for citing sources in the Social Sciences, which includes: Anthropology, Business, Communication studies, Education, Ethnic studies, Law, Political studies, Psychology, Sociology, and etc.
APA Citation Guides
- APA Style and Grammar GuidelinesThe APA Website contains dozens of helpful and updated guides on references, citations, format, etc.
- UW Tacoma Citation & Writing GuideHelpful guide to APA and citing sources created by UW Tacoma.
- APA Citation Guide - TLCCreated by the UWT TLC, this guide provides examples for reference list, in-text, and parenthetical citations for commonly used formats.
Citation Generators
- EasyBibEasy online citation generator, covering 59 formats. Creating citations is only free for MLA style. However, in the EasyBib add-on for Google Docs, MLA, APA, and Chicago N&B are included for free.
- KnightCiteFree web-based citation builder from Calvin College's Hekman Library; produces citations in MLA, APA and Chicago N&B styles.
- ResearchOMaticThis web form builds citations in 18 different styles for web sites, books, and newspaper, magazine, and journal articles
- Son of Citation MachineGenerates citations in MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian for 11 source types.
Citation Management Systems
- Comparing Citation Management SystemsNot sure which citation management system to choose? Take a look at this guide to the commonly used citation - or reference - management systems available to the UW Tacoma community.
- ZoteroSave everything from online articles to webpages. Then you can categorize them and export bibliographies formatted in the major citation styles.
- MendeleyA free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research and collaborate with others.
- Endnote WebEndnote Web allows users to find, store, and share references, in addition to created bibliographies. (Endnote Web offers limited services, as compared to Endnote.)
APA Library Resources
Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association by ISBN: 9781433832154Publication Date: 2019-10-01
TLC Writing Center
The UWT TLC Writing Center can help you with all parts of the writing process, including citations! Learn more about their services and book an appointment below.
Psychology Writing Center - UW Seattle
- Psychology Writing CenterThe Psychology Writing Center is based on the UW Seattle Campus, but has many useful online guides - check them out!
UW Seattle campus has a dedicated Psychology Writing Center.
Their website has a number of psychology-specific guides for writing and citing material for psychology students