EMPOWER - Module 9 - Citing Sources with APA

APA Style Introduction

What is APA?

• Standardized scholarly writing style used for:
  • Formatting papers
  • Citing sources

Who uses APA?

• Mostly scholars writing in the social sciences
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology

Always Check With your Professor Before Choosing a Citation Style!

This tutorial is based on the APA Publication Manual, 7th edition

Further Reading and Examples:

Warning!

All APA Citations follow a standardized style as presented in the APA Publication Manual.

Most citations DO NOT include all possible pieces of citation information.

Review each source for pieces of citation information and use those that are available. 

Models and Examples of Citations in this tutorial DO NOT represent all possible citations!