Introducing the Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style Tutorial

The APA Style team is proud to announce the arrival of the Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style tutorial! Users of APA Style around the world can view this tutorial for free to learn about seventh edition APA Style. All are welcome to link to this tutorial from their own websites or library guides as well.

The seventh edition basics tutorial is adapted from the tutorial featured in Academic Writer^®, APA’s tool for teaching and learning effective writing. The tutorial is designed for writers who are new to APA Style.

It covers the basics of seventh edition APA Style, including

• paper elements, format, and organization;
• academic writing style;
• grammar and usage;
• bias-free language;
• mechanics of style (e.g., punctuation, capitalization, italics, and abbreviations);
• tables and figures;
• in-text citations, paraphrasing, and quotations; and
• reference list format and order.

To learn more about the tutorial and to view this tutorial as well as other APA Style webinars, visit the Tutorials and Webinars page on the APA Style website.

If you have more questions about seventh edition APA Style, check out the Instructional Aids and Style and Grammar Guidelines on the APA Style website and the seventh edition Publication Manual or the brand new Concise Guide to APA Style!