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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
What is Zotero?
Zotero is a citation manager that allows you to collect, organize and share your research sources, including articles, books, webpages, and more. Zotero also integrates with Google Docs and Microsoft Word to allow you to create in-text citations and bibliographies in seconds.
- Zotero Quick Start GuideAn overview of features of Zotero, how to install it, and links to documentation.
Getting Started with Zotero
- Zotero
Save, organize, share, and cite your sources -- anything from scholarship to YouTube videos. Our guide has Carleton-specific instructions for installing and using Zotero with personal and lab computers, and for getting the most storage space possible.
