LibGuides: Writing Toolkit: APA Style Quick Guide

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APA Style Quick Guide

This APA Style Quick Guide has been designed to answer many of your common citation questions. Do you have a question that isn't listed here, but should be? Let us know! Looking for in-depth information about citation styles? Please also check out our full-length APA and MLA Toolkits!

APA Links

Here are a few links to APA Style resources that you may find helpful. Do you have a suggestion for a link that has helped you? We would love to check it out! Please send it to us at https://www.ccconline.org/library-contact-us/.

American Psychological Association (APA) Style
This online version of the American Psychological Association (APA) has the most up-to-date version of the style available. Basic citation information is free, but full access does require a subscription fee.
APA Style Blog
The APA Style Blog authors are made up of a team of APA Style experts who answer questions from scholars, students, and researchers. This blog often addresses formats or resources that are not covered (for example, citing emails or Twitter). You can submit your own questions to the APA experts,
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
The Purdue OWL is commonly accepted as the toolkit for deciphering MLA and APA formatting and style requirements. It's created and updated by the Purdue Online Writing Lab. This is often the fastest, most reliable reference for your citation questions as it's online and available 24/7.

Citation Questions and Answers

Citation tools

Online Citation Creation Tools

Remember to always double-check machine generated citations as there may be errors.

Citation Machine
Citation Machine is designed to help you generate your APA or MLA citations. You can select your citation style and the type of resources you need to cite.
EasyBib
Automatic bibliography and citation maker.
University of North Carolina Citation Builder
This is citation builder created by University of North Carolina, and can help generate citations in MLA or APA styles. You can select your citation style and the type of resources you need to cite.

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Writing Toolkit: APA Style Quick Guide

Welcome!

APA Style Quick Guide

APA Links

APA Links

Citation Questions and Answers

Citation tools

Online Citation Creation Tools

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