Citing Sources in APA Style

When writing a research paper using the APA style, you are required to embed references to recoverable information you have used within the context of your article, using an author-date citation system. Each resource cited in context must also be included in a References section at the end of your paper. The key purpose of listing references is to enable the reader to easily locate any resource cited.

Note: APA has just published the 6th edition of the Publication Manual. These sites show how to cite sources according to the 6th edition:

The APA Style Home Page

Corrections to APA 6th edition

APA 6th edition Tutorials

Purdue University Online Writing Lab: Using American Psychological Association (APA)Format

APA Style Essentials (includes links to sample papers)

Scottsdale Community College APA Citation Guide

Nova Southeastern Univsrsity APA Citation Guide

Sample Paper #1 in APA Format

Sample Paper #2 in APA Format