APA resources to support distance learning
Teach and learn effective writing with Academic Writer
During the pandemic, many of the Academic Writer tutorials and quick guides are being made freely available to support students and instructors in courses that require papers to be written in APA Style. Find more information on Academic Writer and how it can help you.
Digital APA Books and APA Style resources
With APA Style content in particular demand, librarians might also point their patrons to our free online seventh edition style and grammar guidelines.
To support academic libraries and their patrons, APA is participating in the ProQuest Ebook Central programopens in new window to provide unlimited access through June 30 to APA books that are included in Ebook Central. We are also participating in the EBSCO eBooks programopens in new window and that allows an unlimited number of simultaneous ebook users through the end of June.
APA’s distribution partners VitalSourceopens in new window and RedShelfopens in new window are working to ensure that those affected continue to have access to a wide range of course content, including over 160 APA book titles and both the 6th and 7th editions of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Along with other participating publishers, VitalSource, and RedShelf, we are offering digital content free of charge through May 25, 2020.
Notes
- The free e-book initiatives with VitalSource and Redshelf expired on May 25, 2020.
- The ProQuest Ebook Central and EBSCO eBooks programs ended on June 30, 2020.
APA Publishing resources addressing COVID-19
COVID-19: Relevant calls for papers from APA Journals
A number of APA journals have issued calls for papers on topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the APA flagship journal, American Psychologist.
Magination Press resources for kids and caregivers
APA provides family resources for helping your child learn about mindfulness in this stressful time. If you and your kids are feeling worried or anxious, Magination Press Story Time: A Feel Better Book for Little Worriers can help you understand your feelings and show you ways to feel better.
APA Publishing produced video resources
Managing Anxiety and Stress in Times of Uncertainty, Session 1
Learn ways to manage competing responsibilities at home during this pandemic, ideas to help teenagers cope with the anxiety of being stuck at home, how to determine an appropriate amount of news to consume, and more.
Managing Anxiety and Stress in Times of Uncertainty, Session 2
Discover how you can support your staff as a manager, how to approach the conversation with someone who may not be taking the crisis seriously, how we might best support healthcare providers, and more.
APA compiled pandemic resources
APA COVID-19 updates for professionals and the public
APA has a continually updated COVID-19 resources for both psychologists and the general public.


