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ACU Library guide to referencing in APA7 style

APA

Our examples are based on the following style guide: American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological AssociationThe official guide to APA style (7th ed.).

The APA blog is an excellent resource for guidance on referencing unusual items and finding solutions to your other APA referencing questions. See APA's Common Reference Examples Guide for examples of common types of APA Style references.

You can also use resources from the Academic Skills Unit on: Referencing basicsAPA referencingAcademic integrity and Academic writing to develop your skills. Workshops and consultations are also offered.

Test your knowledge of APA7

Ready to check your knowledge of APA referencing style? In this activity you'll be asked questions about how to correct some in-text citations and references. You'll also be asked to locate errors in some sample in-text citations and references. (Adapted from Excelsior University)

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