APA Style
These links offer advice for using APA Style and have enough information for most student papers.
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APA 7th ed. Quick Reference GuideCharts detail how to create a reference for a journal article, book, and a book chapter.
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APA Style Reference ExamplesThis page offers links to example references for common types of materials such as journal articles, magazine articles, books, chapters from edited books, dissertations, etc.
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APA Style 7th ed. @ Purdue OWLInformation on the format, in-text citations and the reference page for 7th ed. APA research papers. There are also links to archived pages for APA 6th information.
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APA Style Blog 7th ed.Official blog with posts on common questions about 7th ed APA style.
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Citation ToolsTools for creating citations and managing references.
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Microsoft Word / Google Docs: APA Formatting HelpTips for formatting documents in APA style in Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
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APA Student Paper Setup GuideGuide from APA showing how to set up an APA Style student paper.
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How to cite ChatGPTHow to cite ChatGPT or other AI models in APA style.
Cite from Library Databases
Many library databases provide formatted references to use in bibliographies or reference lists. The format is not always completely correct. Double-check the results!
Examples:
Esearch: look for the quotation mark icon - Cite Now
ProQuest: look for the Cite option on the right side of the detailed item screen:
Citation management tools
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ZoteroNo-cost web-based citation management.
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EndNote BasicSoftware for citation management, access via the library's Web of Science subscription.
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PaperPileA Google Doc add-on that can be used to look up and insert citations while you work in Google Docs.
Understanding Plagiarism
The Understanding Plagiarism online tutorial presents plagiarism in the context of everyday events, helping you learn not just how to avoid plagiarism but also why it's so important. (NOTE: tutorial opens in a new window)
