What is APA?
Used primarily in publications and research papers within the social sciences (though it may be used in other fields), APA is a formatting and citation style for documenting sources.
The 7th edition of the APA style guide is the most current, accurate, and in-depth resource for citing and formatting in adherence with APA style and standards.
Why document sources?
Documenting of sources is necessary to
Purpose of this guide
This guide is an overview of APA style and will serve as a jumping off point to help you cite sources, use in-text citations, and create a reference list.