7th Edition - Current
The 7th edition of the APA Manual is the most current, released in 2019. Unlike the previous edition, this book contains all information for both print and electronic sources in one manual. More information on changes in the 7th edition are available online.
6th Edition - Two Manuals
You use two manuals in APA Style. The Publication Manual of the APA, 6th ed. contains the core elements of APA style. It should always be the primary resource you use. The APA Style Guide to Electronic References is a supplemental guide; it covers formatting requirements for references for electronic resources, such as websites.
The APA Style Guide to Electronic References is available online, but under our licensing students and faculty are allowed to print one copy for person use.
Online Guides to Using APA Style
APA Style Blog : This blog is the official companion to the APA Manual and is published by APA experts. Posts deal with specific situations in references, grammar, and other topics.
Instructional Aids : This webpage from the official APA site includes free webinars, handouts, and sample papers in APA 7th edition.
APA Style Help - Lists resources that can help with APA Style, such as FAQ and other learning resources.
APA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue OWL)
APA 7th Edition Citation (California State University)
APA Style Blog 6th edition : This blog is the archived companion to the 6th edition of the APA Manual
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The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process--from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work. The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing. All formats are in full color, with a new tabbed spiral version Improved ease of navigation, with many additional numbered sections to help users quickly locate answers to their questions Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types as well as guidelines on citing course materials Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers New chapter on journal article reporting standards that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style New chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, and legal resources More than 40 new sample tables and figures Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
APA Style Guide to Electronic References