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The following are instructional aids for the seventh edition Publication Manual, Concise Guide to APA Style, and Mastering APA Style Student Workbook. They can be used in homes, classrooms, libraries, or anywhere you are learning or teaching APA Style.
These instructional aids are in PDF format and include
- guides to introduce writers to APA Style or provide a brief overview of specific topics
- checklists to use during the writing process
- interactive activities to help writers learn and apply APA Style guidelines for citations and reference formatting, paper writing and formatting, bias-free language, and more
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APA Style for beginners
Your gateway to getting started with APA Style, the writing style that helps you communicate clearly, precisely, and inclusively
General Seventh Edition
Note: These resources are in PDF format.
- Anatomy of a Journal Article
- APA Style Manual Lookup Activity
- APA Style Research Article Activity
- APA Style Tip Sheet
- APA Style Writing Principles Poster
- Brief Guide to Bias-Free and Inclusive Language
- Guide to What’s New in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition
- Reading and Understanding Abstracts
- Student Paper Checklist (Beginner’s Version)
- Student Paper Checklist (Concise Guide Version)
- Student Paper Checklist (Publication Manual Version)
- Test Your APA Style Knowledge Quiz
Paper Format
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In-Text Citations
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Reference List
Note: These resources are in PDF format.
- APA Style and MLA Style Reference Comparison Guide
- APA Style Guide to Common Reference Examples
- APA Style References Formatting Activity (.docx)
- APA Style Reference Guide for Journal Articles, Books, and Edited Book Chapters
- APA Style Scaffolded Reference Elements Worksheet
- Creating an APA Style Reference List Guide
- Journal Article Reference Checklist
Mechanics of Style and Writing Style
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Mastering APA Style Student Workbook
Note: These resources are in PDF format.