APAstyle is commonly used in the social and behavioral sciences. This guide is based on the 7thedition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
In this tutorial, you will learn how citations impact integrity and credibility; why citing the information you use matters; and provide resources on how to cite properly.
Welcome to the Citation Guide for APAStyle (7thEdition). The American Psychological Association, or APA, style standardizes the way information is communicated in the fields of science and social science. See below for an overview of APAStyle and common reference examples.
Cite your sources in two places: In the body of your paper where you add a brief in-text citation. In the References list at the end of your paper where you give more complete information for the source. A reference generally has these four elements: author, date, title, and source.
Welcome to the McGill Libraries American Psychological Association (APA) 7theditionstyle guide. APAstyle is often used in the social sciences, health sciences, and a variety of other disciplines. It uses an author-date style with a list of references at the end of the work. A quick, printable guide covering common sources to cite. What is a DOI?
What is APA7thedition? American Psychological Association (APA) 7theditionstyle is used for citing references by students and professionals in science and social sciences disciplines, including but not limited to: medicine, nursing, public health, and other health science disciplines.