LibGuides: Research 101 (older version): Citing Sources In APA Format

I Need Help Citing Sources In APA Format

APA format is commonly used in the social sciences. It involves the use of parenthetical in-text citations (the citation information is within parentheses).

Style Guides:

Overview of citations and the style but not comprehensive Excelsior Online Writing Lab (OWL) Style Guide
How to do in-text citations in APA style
How to do your "References" list at the end of your paper in ALA style
Comprehensive help: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Ask for a copy: at the Reference Desk on the lower level of the Hostos Library.

The video below introduces you to APA style, and the slideshow below that can help you check to make sure your format is correct.

Sample Student Papers From Hacker's "Research & Documentation Online"

Sample Student Paper 1 in APA style for Sociology This paper by Elwell in APA style is about the Secret of Walmart's Success. You will see how an APA paper in the social sciences is formatted and how quotes and paraphrases are cited In-Text as well as the list of full citations in ar References list at the end of the paper.
Sample Student Paper 2 in APA style - Business Report This paper by Spencer is APA style is on Positively Motivating Employees, written for a Business class.
Sample Annotated Bibliography in APA Style Haddad's annotated bibliography describes books, articles and websites about Gender Differences in Online Communications.

Research 101 (older version): Citing Sources In APA Format

I Need Help Citing Sources In APA Format

Sample Student Papers From Hacker's "Research & Documentation Online"

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