Online APA Resources
Academic Writer (formerly APA Style Central)
- 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.
- The official companion to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition. It's run by the APA Style team.
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) APA Style
- Brief information about APA style created at Purdue University
Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style is a tutorial from the APA which is especially well suited for online learning.
Books on APA Style (7th Edition)
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process--from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work. The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing. All formats are in full color, with a new tabbed spiral version Improved ease of navigation, with many additional numbered sections to help users quickly locate answers to their questions Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types as well as guidelines on citing course materials Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers New chapter on journal article reporting standards that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style New chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, and legal resources More than 40 new sample tables and figures Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020ISBN: 9781433832161Publication Date: 2019-10-01
- You can also read the introduction to the manual online, which reviews every section and also reviews changes.
Quick Reference
Print book with one author
Author Last, Author first initial. (date). Title of book. Publisher. DOI (if applicable)
Wei, H., & Horton-Deutsch, S. (2022). Visionary leadership in healthcare: Excellence in practice, policy, and ethics. Sigma Theta Tau International.
Electronic/Online book
Author Last, Author first initial. (date). Title of book. [format (e.g. audiobook)]. Publisher. URL
Allard, B. L. (2019). Be inspired: A model for transforming care coordination with value-based healthcare. [ebook]. Sigma Theta Tau International. https://etsu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/openurl?institution=01ETSU_INST&vid=01ETSU_INST:ETSU&isbn=164648021X&sid=books_widget
Journal article
Author Last, Author first initial., & Author Last, Author first initial. (date). Title of article. Title of periodical, Volume(issue), Page numbers. DOI (if applicable)
Sogari, G., Velez-Argumedo, C., Gómez, M. I., & Mora, C. (2018). College students and eating habits: A study using an ecological model for healthy behavior. Nutrients, 10(12), 18-23. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10121823
Online newspaper article
Author Last, Author first initial. (Year, month date). Article Title. Publication Title. URL
Swarns, R. (2022, August 6). The search for a meaningful clue to the mystery of an enslaved ancestor. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/06/us/slavery-black-newspaper-ads-ancestry.html