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Learn how to use APA style for citation and formatting in social sciences. Find resources on in-text citation, references page, sample papers, slides, and poster.
- General Format
You can also watch our APA vidcast series on the Purdue OWL...
- In-Text Citations: The Basics
When using APA format, follow the author-date method of...
- Reference List: Author/Authors
Two or More Works by the Same Author in the Same Year. If...
- APA Overview and Workshop
This workshop introduces important aspects of the American...
- 7th Edition
Author/Authors. Rules for handling works by a single author...
- APA Sample Paper
Media Files: APA Sample Student Paper , APA Sample...
- APA Classroom Poster
The Purdue OWL APA Classroom Poster was originally developed...
- APA Headings and Seriation
APA Style uses a unique headings system to separate and...
- General Format
Learn how to write and cite papers in APA style, following the 7th edition guidelines. Find resources on general format, in-text citations, reference list, types of sources, and more.
You can also watch our APA vidcast series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel. General APA Guidelines Your essay should be typed and double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5" x 11"), with 1" margins on all sides.
When using APA format, follow the author-date method of in-text citation. This means that the author's last name and the year of publication for the source should appear in the text, like, for example, (Jones, 1998). One complete reference for each source should appear in the reference list at the end of the paper.
The following FAQs address issues in APA citation and/or formatting. The entries in this section are based on frequently asked questions received by our former OWL Mail Tutors. Further information on APA style and citation can be found via the Purdue OWL’s APA Style and Formatting resource.
Learn the basics of APA Style, a standard format for academic writing and citation. Find links to resources on APA formatting, writing, citations, and references.
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. Purdue's OWL (Online Writing Lab) provides instruction on how to use APA 7th. Below are a few topics covered by the OWL. APA Style Introduction.