Writing and Citation Style Guides and Tools

Academic Writer (APA Style CENTRAL)

• Academic Writer will continue to use the 6th edition guidelines until August 2020.
• Focuses on the application and proper use of APA Style, the leading writing style for the behavioral sciences and many other disciplines.
• Includes tutorials, research and writing tools, and examples of how to use APA Style.

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) APA Style

• Brief information about APA Style created at Purdue University.

APA Style Blog (6th Edition Archive)

• The official blog of the APA, with answers to citation questions.

RedShelf is working with APA to provide over 160 APA book titles and the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th & 7th). These ebooks will be offered free of charge through RedShelf until May 25, 2020.

To get started:

1. Sign up for a RedShelf Account. Be sure to use your ETSU email address.
2. Indicate East Tennessee State University as the school on the signup page.
3. You will need to verify your email address.
4. Once logged into RedShelf, search for "American Psychological Association" to view APA eBooks, or use the links below:
   • APA 6th Edition Link
   • APA 7th Edition Link

   • Concise Guide to APA Style, Seventh Edition

5. Add the titles by clicking the Add to My Shelf button.
6. RedShelf is mobile friendly and can be accessed via the web on most devices.
7. Access will be available until May 25th, 2020.