Research Guides: Foundations of Strategic Communication: APA Style &amp; Citing Sources

APA Style

This page is intended as a general introduction to citing sources using the bibliographic style established by the American Psychological Association (APA). For more complete details, see the most recent edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (REF KNIGHT BF76.7 .P83 2020). Note that the manual includes essential information on manuscript preparation (e.g., margins, use of the passive voice), creating figures and tables, and ethics.

In October 2019, the American Psychological Association published its 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual, which replaced the 6th edition from 2009. To learn about the major changes in the APA guidelines, please consult this video tutorial.

Additional Resources:

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 7th ed. by American Psychological Association
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020 (Knight Reference)
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2020

Online Resources

AP

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AP Stylebook Online is a searchable, customizable resource for writers and editors. It’s updated throughout the year and valuable online-only resources, including Ask the Editor, Topical Guides and Pronunciation Guide, expand on the print book’s guidance. It’s mobile optimized so you can use it on your desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet. Access is for 25 concurrent users.

Citation Management Tools

Citation managers help you collect, organize, cite, and share research. Click on the links below for guidance on using these tools.

Zotero Guide
Free and open tool.
Mendeley Guide
Free tool. Researchers can pay for additional storage.
Endnote Guide
Online version is free. Paid desktop app is available.

Learning Opportunities

For help learning these tools, contact an expert listed on the tool's guide or sign up for one of our workshops: