APA Style is a set of guidelines to ensure consistency and clarity when writing academic papers. It originated through the American Psychology Association but is used for many disciplines now, such as social sciences, education, and health.
APA Formatting
Information on how to format your paper, such as font, spacing, and title page
APA In-Text Citations
Information on how to cite sources in the body of your paper
APA Reference Page & Reference Citations
Information on how to cite sources at the end of your paper (on the reference page) and how to format your reference page.
To learn the basics of APA style and citations, complete this tutorial.
For more information on in-text citations, see APA In-Text Citations.
For more information on reference list entries for your annotated bibliography or research paper, see APA Reference List.