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APA 7th Style Manual
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition by Call Number: ONLINE and Ready Reference BF76.7 .P83 2020ISBN: 9781433832178Availability and more information from Catalyst...
Contains reference examples for citing: Textual Works, Data and Assessments, Audiovisual Media, and Online Media.
- APA Tutorial: The Basics of APA StyleContains guidance on: Paper Format, In-Text Citations, Mechanics of Style, Bias-Free Language, Tables and Figures, References, Grammar, and the Publication Process.
- Purdue OWL: APA Formatting and Style GuideFrom Purdue, an excellent, detailed summary of the APA style.
- Video: General Guidelines for APA Citation Style
A 4-minute video that will take you through the basics of parenthetical citation, a reference list, and how to cite a book, article, and webpage.
General elements of a citation
At a minimum a citation should include the following components:
- Who: The author, authors, or organizations responsible for the piece
- What: Title of the piece
- When: When the piece was published
- Where: Where the piece was published or presented
- Journal Volume & Issue
Additional components that are often included in citations include:
- DOI: a digital object identifier, which is a persistent link to the article
- URL: for online sources
