APA Citation Style 7th Edition

Use this guide as a reference to learn more about APA style and how to use it properly when setting up your paper, creating in-text citations, and a reference page. Each page focuses on a specific type of resource. We have tried to cover as many of the most commonly cited types of resources as possible.

If you need further help, or are completely unfamiliar with APA, please contact Tutoring. They offer workshops for writing and using APA style. You can also submit your paper to the Online Writing Review. A tutor will review your paper for basic structure and grammar, editing, and proper use of citations. Use the links below to access these services.

APA Style is a standardized format for writing that has been established by the American Psychological Association.

Keep in mind that APA Style refers to:

• the format & structure of your paper.
• how you cite other authors within the body of your paper.
• how you compile a references page at the end of your paper.

Need help setting up your APA Student Paper? Watch our tutorial on how to format an APA 7th edition student paper. 

Elements of Reference List Entries

A reference generally has four elements: author, date, title, and source. Each element answers a question:

1. Author: Who is responsible for this work?
2. Date: When was this work published?
3. Title: What is this work called?
4. Source: Where can I retrieve this work? (Journal, DOI, or URL)

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