The American Psychological Association created and supports the APA style for referencing and publication. It is an author-date style, which means you use the authors' surnames and the date of publication in the text, and the reference list is in alphabetical order.
The APA style is commonly used for citing references in student papers in science, medical, public health, health sciences, nursing, and the social sciences.
The sections in this guide provide information and examples to help you cite the sources you encounter during your research.
This guide has been adapted from:
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by 
Cite Them Right by 
The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism by 
Rules for Writers by 
Except where otherwise noted, this work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) 4.0 International License. Content in this guide is based on guide by James Cook University Library.
While every effort has been made to accurately reflect the 7th Edition of APA style, small errors may occur. This LibGuide is regularly revised, and any identified errors will be rectified immediately.
Please be aware that any referencing style may vary regarding certain details. If your reference differs slightly from the examples in this guide, it is important to maintain consistency with that variation when presenting and formatting your references. Do not deviate from the style you should be using.
