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APA Format and Style

APA format is the style most often used for writing in the sciences and social sciences. Learn how to write and document sources in APA style. APA format is required for any writing in psychology as well as other related disciplines.
APA Format for Journal Article With Two Authors
Learn how to provide a reference for a journal article with two authors in APA format.
APA Format for a Journal Article With One Author
Learn how to provide a reference for a journal article with one author in APA format.
APA Format Examples, Tips, and Guidelines
APA format is the official style of the American Psychological Association and is generally used for writing in psychology, eduction, and other social sciences. Learn more about how to create APA format papers with these tips, guidelines, and examples.
Overview of APA Format
APA format is the style most often used for writing in the sciences and social sciences. Learn more about how to cite your sources and prepare a reference section in this guide to APA format.
General Rules for APA Style and Format
Learn the basics of documenting your sources in APA style.
Citing an Author or Authors in APA Format
APA format requires specific citations for an author or authors. Learn how to cite an author in-text using proper APA format and style.
Citing Periodicals in APA Format
A useful guide for citing articles from journals and other periodicals in APA format.
Book References in APA Format
APA format has specific rules for creating a book reference. Learn how to write a book reference in APA format.
Electronic Sources in APA Format
A guide for referencing electronic sources in APA format. Find examples of APA format for online journal, online documents, and more.
How to Reference Articles in APA Format
Find tips and examples for creating a references for articles in proper APA format.
How to List an Author or Authors in APA Format
APA format requires specific listings in a reference section for an author or authors. Learn how to list an author in a reference section using proper APA format and style.
How To Write A Title Page
Almost all types of psychology writing require a title page. How should a title page look? What elements are necessary? Learn how to prepare a title page in APA format.
How to Write an Introduction
A good introduction is a vital part of a psychology paper. Learn more about the parts of an introduction and how to writing an introduction in a psychology paper.
How To Write An Abstract
In psychology writing, an abstract is a consise summary of a paper. Learn more about how to write an abstract section in APA format.
How to Write a Psychology Lab Report
A psychology lab report utilizes the same structure used in professional joural articles. Learn more about how to write psychology lab report.
APA Style Essentials
Learn more about APA style in this guide by Douglas Degelman, Professor of Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. This brief guide offers a good overview of page formatting, in-text citations, and reference pages with many examples provided.
Electronic References
The availability of journal articles and other research online means that electronic resources are becoming increasingly common in APA papers. Learn more about how to cite these sources from the American Psychological Association.

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