University of Calgary
APA Format
APA (American Psychological Association) style is a system of documenting sources in writing. It is commonly used in nursing, social work, psychology, and other social sciences.
Official sources from the APA website:
- The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition. (2010). Note: this manual is available at the university bookstore. It is also available near the reference desk in MacKimmie Library.
- The Basics of APA Style.[PowerPoint with audio]. This presentation explains the basics of in-text citations and reference list entries according to the 6th edition (2010) of the APA Manual. The presentation also includes sample papers, information on formatting levels of headings, and advice on avoiding bias in language.This presentation is a good place for new users of APA to start.
- What's New in the Sixth Edition. [PowerPoint with audio]. This presentation focuses on the changes incorporated in the 2010 (6th edition) of the APA Manual.
- What's New in the Sixth Edition of the APA Manual. This resource provides a brief printable summary of changes incorporated into the latest edition of the APA Manual.
- Four sample papers using APA format. These sample papers include helpful annotations about APA formatting and stylistic issues. When the page opens, click on "Sample paper (4)" in the left-hand menu.
- APA (producer). (2009). Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs): How to find DOIs in PsycINFO [video].
Brief handouts, a PowerPoint on APA basics, & other APA resources:
- Documenting Sources: The APA Format . (2011). University of Calgary Writing Support Services.
- Using Sources Effectively & Citing Sources Correctly: Focus on APA Format.(2010).This PowerPoint by J. Andre of the Uof C Effective Writing Program and K. Montgomery of the UofC Library includes examples of APA referencing and information about the use of the DOI in reference list entries.This resource reflects the guidelines in the Sixth Edition of the APA Manual.
- Acknowledging Print and Electronic Sources in the Social Sciences: APA. University of Guelph
- APA Documentation in Research Papers. (2010) Mount Royal College Library.
- APA Formatting and Style Guide. Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). NOTE: This resource reflects information in the Sixth Edition of the APA Manual.