APA (American Psychological Association) style is commonly used in academic writing within the disciplines of science, psychology, nursing, and education. The manual does not just provide information on how to cite sources, but also includes a stylistic writing component. Consistency is important in academic writing. This research guide will attempt to address some of the common errors writers make when trying to write in APA style.
In 2022, APA published the revised 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Apa 7th Edition Format & Citations (Word) -- 2023. (2021). YouTube. Retrieved January 6, 2023, from https://youtu.be/-V-zLpTxIWA=2s
If you are working in the web browser version of Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365), things may look a little different. The next video can provide you with formatting instructions for the web version of Word.
Formatting a paper in APA 7th Edition using MS 365. (2023). YouTube. Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://youtu.be/u7j1g1gzPAg?si=mlPAulWLdQ6XzvSf.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by 
APA Style Simplified: Writing in Psychology, Education, Nursing, and Sociology by
Writing professionally -- Elements of style -- The introduction section -- The method section -- Communicating statistics -- The results -- The discussion section -- References: Citations in the text and the reference list -- Final touches: The abstract and formatting details -- Creating poster presentations -- Giving oral presentation -- Presenting your work on the internet.
APA Guidelines - 7th Edition: A QuickStudy Digital Reference Guide by
STYLE MANUAL & -- EDITION -- What Is APA Style? -- Scientific Writing -- Manuscript Structure & -- Content -- Clear & -- Concise Writing -- The Mechanics of Style -- Visuals & -- Results -- Paper Format -- Sample Student Paper Format -- Citing Sources in Text -- Reference List -- Sample Reference List -- Publication Process.
The Concise APA Handbook by
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