Cite Sources

The American Psychological Association web site is the final authority for all things APA. A copy of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition, is available for use in the Library.  You can find it on the first floor.  Call number: Ref 808.06615 P9609 2020.

Click the link for the APA's web site below. Then look for a link to the specific help you need: in-text citations, references, formatting your paper. The second link is a quick guide to books, articles, and chapters in books.

Help for creating citations:  Scaffolded Reference Elements

Inclusive language   Inclusive language guide

• Headings in an APA paper:  Headings

Need help with transitions in your writing? Transitions Guide

Help with reading a journal article: Anatomy of a Journal Article

Brief guide to inclusive language:  Inclusive language (brief guide)

Journal Article Reporting Standards for Race, Ethnicity & Culture:  JARS-REC

The basic format for a shorter quotation is:

(author or authors, year, pages)

For example:

Causes of insomnia include "a history of stress, recent grief, or mental disorders such as anxiety or depression" (Kahn & Fawcett, 2008, p. 252).

Kahn and Fawcett (2008) note that causes of insomnia include "a history of stress, recent grief, or mental disorders such as anxiety or depression" (p. 252).