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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
Long quotations. Place direct quotations that are 40 words...
- Reference List: Author/Authors
Two or More Works by the Same Author in the Same Year. If...
- 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 APA FAQs
The following FAQs address issues in APA citation and/or...
- 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.
The authority on APA Style and the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual. Find tutorials, the APA Style Blog, how to format papers in APA Style, and other resources to help you improve your writing, master APA Style, and learn the conventions of scholarly publishing.
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.
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.
Learn the basics of APA Style, including how to format a manuscript, understand the form and function of common manuscript parts, organize and express your thoughts clearly and precisely, employ the mechanics of style, use graphic elements effectively, credit sources and acknowledge the contributions of others, and construct a comprehensive and ...
