Formatting and Citation

American Psychological Association (APA) format

Find information on APA style and format with examples, provided by the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University. For the definitive guide to APA format, see the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition. The Writing Lab has a copy available for reference.

APA “Citation Machine”

A web-based method that requires only simple input about your sources to help you format citations in your paper and on the Reference page. Sponsored by the Landmark Project.

Modern Language Association (MLA) Format

Locate information on MLA style and format, with examples, provided by the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University.

MLA “Citation Machine”

A web-based method that requires only simple input about your sources to help you format citations in your paper and on the Reference page. Sponsored by the Landmark Project.

English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Learners (ELL)

Resource pages and exercises can be found at the following sites:

• The OWL at Purdue University

• Using English.com

• Grammar Quiz

• This site contains various quizzes for students to practice and improve their English skills.

• Longman Dictionary Online

• The Longman Dictionary gives comprehensive definitions and examples of word usage.

Essay Structure

“How is an essay structured?”

This is a great site that shows the basic structure of an essay.

Grammar and Style

Grammar and Syntax resources

• • Resource pages and exercises provided by the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University.

View Elements of Style

The ultimate source for many generations, Strunk and White’s Elements of Style is found here in an online version provided by Bartleby.

Research

Research and Research Papers

• • Handouts and exercises on research skills, resources, and the writing of research papers are provided by the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University.

Scheduling Your Writing Assessment

All writing assessments for applicants to the MA-Psychology program will be proctored online via Zoom, a free videoconferencing application. Please contact writinglab.aus@antioch.edu to schedule your assessment or if you have any questions or concerns. You will receive further instructions once you are on our schedule.