APA Style General Overview

APA Style - General Overview

What is APA style?

APA Style^® is a set of rules and guidelines that help code the many components of scientific writing in a clear, uniform way to help increase reading comprehension. You can find the entire set of APA Style^® rules and guidelines in the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Source: http://www.apastyle.org/learn/faqs/what-is-apa-style.aspx

Who uses APA style?

A variety of disciplines utilize APA Style^®, especially those within the social sciences. Be sure to check with your advisor/professor as to which writing style should be used for your specific project.


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