APA Style is a set of guidelines for effective scholarly communication that helps writers present their ideas in a clear, precise, and inclusive manner. It is used by millions of people worldwide in psychology, social sciences, and many other disciplines for the preparation of manuscripts for publication as well as for writing student papers, dissertations, and theses. APA Style is described in the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Associationopens in new window, which is a reference book that contains comprehensive guidelines on how to set up a scholarly paper; format a title page, tables, figures, and other paper elements; create references and in-text citations; and write without bias, as well as on punctuation, grammar, and writing style. For more information, please see the APA Style websiteopens in new window.
The primary reference for APA Style is the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Associationopens in new window. Information on the manual and its companion products, including the student-focused Concise Guide to APA Styleopens in new window and the digital Mastering APA Style Student Workbookopens in new window, can be found on the APA Style websiteopens in new window.