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This official profile is maintained by experts at the American Psychological Association. We share tips about how to format a paper, create APA Style references in seventh edition (#APA7), write with concise and bias-free language, and more. apastyle.org
In addition to journal article references, our examples page includes cases of
🔹 articles with article numbers,
🔹 articles with missing information,
🔹 online-only supplemental material,
🔹 and much more! https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples/journal-article-references
Why are references important? Why can't authors just provide links for the online works they are citing? Check out this short clip for some of the reasons why references are helpful for both readers and authors:
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxsIlmWfuTChSDbY_SLa0JQadwhLyHYEzE
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In this post on the APA Style blog: many practical tips for instructors who are teaching writing in the age of AI:
🔗 https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/teaching-writing-artificial-intelligence
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Happy National #GrammarDay!
Our website includes guidance on
🔹 avoiding anthropomorphism
🔹 creating parallel sentence structures
🔹 active and passive voice (both permitted)
🔹 using first-person pronouns
🔹 singular “they”
🔹 and more!
🔗 https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/grammar
In our sample papers, you can find much more than just example references:
🔹 narrative and parenthetical citations,
🔹 use of first person,
🔹 lettered lists,
🔹 block quotations,
🔹 secondary-source citations,
🔹 and more!
🔗 https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/sample-papers
From the APA Style blog:
"It may be helpful to write your paper out of order. Start by writing the 'heart' of your paper first, in which you analyze the literature, and then write the introduction, paper title, and conclusion."
🔗 https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/psi-chi-literature-review-webinar
Attending #SPSP2026? Make sure to visit the APA booth to learn about our journals and books, and to grab some free goodies!
This free handout includes APA Style guidance about using passive and active voice, examples, and an activity for students to practice rewriting sentences.
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
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🔹 "In passive voice, the verb expresses the action of the subject. Therefore, the object of the verb is followed by the verb (usually a form of “to be” + past participle + the word “by”) and then the subject."
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🔹 "In active voice, the subject performs the action expressed by the verb. Therefore, the subject of a sentence is followed by the verb and then the object of the verb."
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APA Style 7th Edition Let's Get Active: Active Voice Writing Guide
From our Active Voice Writing Guide:
👉 "What Is Voice? In general, voice is the tone or attitude conveyed by the writer in a piece of prose. Grammatically, voice describes the relationship between a verb and the subject and object associated with it."
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Are you a strategic reader of research?
Understanding what to expect in each section of a journal article can help you be more efficient and effective when doing your initial research.
https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxSbAsRD_dfWm5jLsMXmsabhJ1N7a171BO?feature=shared
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APA Style 7th Edition In-Text Citation Checklist
We recommend using a checklist to ensure that these details are correct and that you've remembered other citation guidelines.
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🔗 In-Text Citation Checklist:
apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
🔗 more free handouts: apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
In an APA Style paper
🔹 each work you cite should appear in the reference list, and
🔹 each work in the reference list should be cited in the text (body) at least once.
👉 "The text (body)" includes any tables or figures that are included. So, citing a work in a table or in a figure "counts."
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There is still time to register for tomorrow's webinar!
🕒 February 24, 3:00 p.m. ET
🔗 apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
If you can't attend live, your registration will still ensure that you receive a link to the recording when it is available.
In this webinar, we’ll explore practical strategies to help students integrate sources effectively into their work. We'll share actionable ideas for incorporating evidence and research practices into a course curriculum.
🕒 February 24, 3:00 p.m. ET
🔗 apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📚 If you teach writing, research methods, or any course where students use APA Style, our upcoming free webinar is designed for you! Instructors can use APA Style guidelines to foster information literacy and evidence-based writing.
🕒 February 24, 3:00 p.m. ET
🔗 apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📚 Guidelines for headings can be found in Sections 2.26 and 2.27 of the Publication Manual (7th ed.) and on our site:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
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Headings: Appear in the body of a paper and help identify the content of different sections.
🔹 There are five levels of heading in APA Style.
🔹 The number of headings needed in a paper is based on the length and complexity of the work.
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👉 Running heads are not needed in student papers (unless an instructor has provided you with additional requirements).
📚 Guidelines for page headers can be found in Section 2.18 of the Publication Manual (7th ed.) and on our site:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
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Page Headers Versus Headings 🧵
Page Headers: Appear in the top margin of a paper.
🔹 In a student paper, the header includes only a page number, in the top right corner. The title page is numbered as page 1.
🔹 In a professional paper, the page header has a page number and a running head.
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Q: Can I cite a quote from a YouTube video? A: Yes! In the in-text citation, where you would include a page number for a quote from a written work, include the time stamp instead. Use the time for the beginning of the quotation. Use this guideline from Publication Manual (7th ed.) Section 8.28 to quote from other audiovisual works too, including TV shows, podcast episodes, audiobooks, and streaming videos. Example: Instead of “(Espinoza, 2026, p. 15)” you would write “(Espinoza, 2026, 1:41)” to indicate the time when the quote begins.
The guidance in this APA Style FAQ comes from Section 8.28 of the Publication Manual (7th ed.): "Direct Quotation of Material Without Page Numbers."
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Happy Valentine's Day!
It would warm our hearts if you would read our latest blog post, which answers a few FAQs about idioms: When to cite them and how to format.
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/idioms
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For example:
👉 We preferred to use a more "friendly" URL. These friendly URLs are probably easier for readers to remember later.
This guideline, and the quote above, are from Section 6.7 of the Publication Manual (7th ed.).
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APAStyle tip:
🔹 Use quotation marks around a word or phrase when used "as an ironic comment, as slang, or as an invented or coined expression."
🔹 After the first use, don't use quotation marks when it appears later in the same paper.
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Are you writing or editing an APA Style paper this week? What questions can we can help answer?
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This 51-second clip from one of our earlier webinars has examples: youtube.com/clip/UgkxkoD...
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APA Style FAQ Q: In a reference list, how do you order entries that begin with surnames including spaces (e.g., "van den Boomen" or "de Onís")? A: In the list, order references alphabetically, comparing the name of each first author letter by letter, disregarding spaces. Example: van den Boomen, C., … van der Kleij, S. W., … Vanderwal, T., … Van Overwalle, F., …
The guidance in this #APAStyle FAQ comes from Section 9.44 of the Publication Manual (7th ed.): "Order of Works in the Reference List."
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In our latest blog post, we outline two approaches to reporting significant p values in tables and figures.
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/methods...
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Ah! Thanks for those details. If the instructor required a title page, this will help (apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...) as will our sample papers (apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...). But, whether to include on just a stand-alone page depends on the instructor's guidelines for the assignment.