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APA Formatting

Find resources for and basic instruction on APA formatting, which is used to cite sources in academic research papers.

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APA Resources

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2019-10-01
Available in our library! This is the official APA style guide. It covers the formatting specifics and provides a guideline for avoiding plagiarism, citing appropriately, and navigating the publication process. Also includes sample papers for both professional authors and student writers.

Purdue OWL: APA formatting overview website
Purdue Owl offers easy-to-read formatting instruction for APA, MLA, Chicago, and other formatting styles. Find help for specific formatting issues, as well as sample papers for overall structure and help.

APA Sample paper
Purdue Owl created this student sample paper in APA format for students to review. Each page has annotations and comments explaining key formatting practices.

Intro to APA Style

Browse this example paper on Purdue Owl to become more familiar with the steps involved with APA formatting.

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