Writing/Composition: APA
Available in the Library
You can find the following manuals on the Reserve shelf in our library available for consultation. Search the Library Online Catalog to find additional resources.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 7th Ed.
Call Number:
BF 76.7 .P83 2019
The Little, Brown Compact Handbook 8th Ed.
Call Number:
PE 1112 .A23 2012
Writing With Style: APA Style for Social Work 4th Ed.
Call Number:
HM 586 .S98 2011
Library Guide
There is a new Library Guide with more details on APA edition here.
American Psychological Association (APA) Style
The APA Style is mostly used for the social sciences.
You can use APA Style for the following subjects:
- Business
- Education
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
It’s always good to check with your professors first to see what style they prefer.
American Psychological Association (APA) Style – Online Resources
- APA Style BlogHere are answers to come frequently asked questions about APA Style.
- Learning APA StyleA tutorial will walk you through the basics of APA Style.
- Purdue University Online Writing LabA great site for online help with APA formatting and style.
- DOI LookupIf an online resource is missing a DOI, you can look it up here.
- APA Citation Style ExamplesNorthwest Missouri State University has a good LibGuide with lots of citation examples.
- Example of an APA Style PaperThis site from Purdue University has a sample paper in APA format.
- Citation Machinethe individual chooses the type of source: book, journal, magazine, website, and various other types. After filling out the appropriate fields based on citation standards and submitting the form, the individual conveniently gets the bibliographic citation and in-text citation.
Questions? The APA Style Blog Can Help!
Read what writing experts say each week about all aspects of writing and style—from publication ethics to precision in reporting research to reference style and the clear expression of ideas. You can also search the archives to see past posts. Here are the latest posts: