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APA Style is most commonly used in the social sciences, including education. Students apply it when writing essays and research papers, and professionals rely on it when conducting, reporting, and publishing scientific work.
It is the most widely used writing style in both academic and professional settings. Its main goal is to support clear, precise, and inclusive communication through a formal, scholarly tone. APA Style provides guidance on key aspects of writing, including:
Formatting papers to ensure a professional appearance
Citing sources properly to give credit and avoid plagiarism
Using respectful, inclusive, and bias-free language when referring to others
Remember, the University Writing Center staff are the experts on APA style. If you need further help with APA, please contact them directly to make an appointment.
APA Style Simplified
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This is a compact but comprehensive guide to writing clearly and effectively in APA style. Demonstrates how to write objective scientific research papers using interesting prose Incorporates guidelines from the 6th edition of the APA publication manual Explores how to develop ideas, connect them to what others have written, and express them clearly Discusses the differences between written, oral, and poster presentations and offers instructions for applying APA style to each
Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association
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The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process-from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make a impact with their work.
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