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APA Style is a set of standards created by the American Psychological Association (APA) for scientific communication that is used primarily by social scientists. These rules and procedures are meant to help make writing and citations clearer and more readable.
This guide is meant for quick reference. If you have a detailed, citation-related question, consult the APA Manual or the links on this page; you can also contact a librarian by sending an email to library@fhu.edu.
APA Quick Facts
APA Quick Facts
APA requires:
1" margins throughout a paper
a running head (abbreviated title at the top of every page)
a list of references at the end of the paper that should detail all of the sources you used in your paper; it should be titled "References"
clear, succinct writing with documented citations
specific formatting for all sources -book, periodical, online, etc.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Examples of an APA Style Paper
Examples of an APA Style Paper
APA is quite different from MLA in regard to in-text citations, so read carefully!
Helpful information on how an APA formatted paper should look.
Basic information on how to format your Reference list.
Reference examples are sorted by category and type of work.
Instructional aides, all in PDF format, including guides, checklists, and interactive activities.
Citing Your Work
Citing Your Work
The seventh edition basics tutorial is adapted from the tutorial featured in Academic Writer®, APA’s tool for teaching and learning effective writing. The tutorial is designed for writers who are new to APA Style.
It covers the basics of Seventh edition APA Style, including
Paper elements, formats, and organization;
Academic writing style;
Grammar and usage;
Bias-free language;
Mechanics of style;
Tables and figures;
In-text citations, paraphrasing, and quotations; and
Reference list format and order
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