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What is APA?

APA is the American Psychological Association. The Publication Manual of the APA (7th edition) is a handbook that establishes a standard for written communication, specifically in the fields of social sciences, business, and nursing.

The Manual addresses topics such as:

Organization and structure of content
Writing style (continuity, tone, clarity, bias, grammar, etc.)
Writing mechanics (spelling, punctuation, abbreviations, etc.)
Citing references
Preparing a manuscript for publication

What's New in the 7th Edition?

Welcome to the APA Style Resources guide!

Wondering what's changed about APA Style in the 7th edition? Check out the links below:

Student Paper Setup Guide
This guide will help you set up an APA Style student paper. The basic setup directions apply to the entire paper. Annotated diagrams illustrate how to set up the major sections of a student paper: the title page or cover page, the text, tables and figures, and the reference list.
Online APA Style guide sourcebook
The Mastering APA Style Student Workbook is an online and interactive workbook for teaching and learning seventh edition APA Style. Explore the workbook to learn more, register for a webinar, watch a demo video, try a sample workbook, and purchase your copy. Adopt the workbook for your course or workshop to use it to teach APA Style and scholarly writing.

APA 6 v 7 Comparison for Faculty
Provides a 1:1 comparison of major changes between the 6th and 7th editions. Most helpful for faculty or for students already familiar with the 6th edition.

Tip Sheets and Helpful Links

List of Handouts and Guides
Quick reference tip sheets on a variety of topics from the APA.
Sample Student Paper in APA Style
Shows a sample of what a student paper in APA style looks like, including annotations addressing specific elements.

Sample Student Paper in APA Style (downloadable template)
Downloadable Word version of the sample paper.

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Library-Approved Resources

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.) by American Psychological Association
ISBN: 9781433832178
Publication Date: 2019-10-01