APA Style

Write with clarity, precision, and inclusion.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association |
Concise Guide to APA Style

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Will you be learning #APAStyle for a class this summer?
You can find example references
🔹in Chapter 10 of the Publication Manual
🔹on our site at https://t.co/F8irXZJt2l
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Reference lists are ordered alphabetically. When deciding on the order of references, ignore any spaces, punctuation, or capitalization differences.

This 96-second video has examples:
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What questions do you have about ordering an #APAStyle reference list?

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In this playlist: brief videos that introduce the principles of APA Style: clarity, precision, and inclusion.

👉 Each video includes a definition of the term ("clarity," "precision," and "inclusion"), real-world examples, and an APA Style writing tip.

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Do you have questions about what to include in references for journal articles, books, or book chapters?

This two-page guide includes annotated templates for each of those reference types.

🔗 Download from the References section of our handouts page: https://t.co/3eOP3txIqd

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Five things to consider when evaluating whether a work is a credible source:
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An APA Style reference generally has four elements. Each answers a question.
🔹 author: Who is responsible for this work?
🔹 date: When was this work published?
🔹 title: What is this work called?
🔹 source: Where can I retrieve this work?

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That includes guidance from Section 12.1 of the Publication Manual (7th ed.). #APA7

Consult Chapter 12 for additional guidance on preparing for publication, including how to 
🔹 select a journal for publication,
🔹 prioritize potential journals, and
🔹 avoid predatory journals.

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If you're considering whether to adapt a dissertation or thesis into a manuscript for submission to a journal, don't miss this #APAStyle page:

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Have you used ChatGPT, Gemini, or other AI tools when working on a research project or paper? Our blog series provides guidance on when and how to cite AI in APA Style.
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Teachers: Are your students puzzled by #APAStyle? We have free handouts for you!

Both the word search and crossword puzzle are available here:
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Teaching summer classes? Or planning for the fall? 📚 We've got you covered.

Explore our brand new webpage: APA Style for Teachers.
🔗 https://t.co/jx600Nx4Mc

Do you use any of these resources in your classes? What other handouts or materials would be helpful?

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Will you be learning #APAStyle for a class this summer?
You can find example references
🔹in Chapter 10 of the Publication Manual
🔹on our site at https://t.co/F8irXZJt2l
#APA7

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In references for webpages:
🔹Use the date of last publication or last update.
🔹Don't use the copyright date from a webpage footer or a date of "last review."
🔹If no date is shown, use “(n.d.)” (for "no date").
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#ALAAC26: Please stop by Booth 4626 to say hello and chat about all things #APAStyle!
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Teaching summer classes? Or planning for the fall? 📚 We've got you covered.

Explore our brand new webpage: APA Style for Teachers.
🔗 https://t.co/jx600Nx4Mc

Do you use any of these resources in your classes? What other handouts or materials would be helpful?

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Did you know that @APA_Style provides guidance on citing #genAI sources? Check out this blog post from our Style experts on how to format this type of reference: https://t.co/wBuTDj1vQu

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Happy #Juneteenth!

Today we remember, reflect, and celebrate with these words from APA President Dr. Wendi Williams.

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This video and others about #APAStyleJARS can be found on our YouTube playlist: https://t.co/zYHMXYGTKI

#ResearchMethods #SciComm

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"#APAStyleJARS were developed with the goal of making psychological science more transparent and rigorous. The reporting standards are freely accessible online and offer guidance on the information that should be included in a scientific manuscript." https://t.co/deLTOLKz87