Need help with the writing process?
- WCU Writing CenterThe Writing Center has tutors that can help at any stage (even if you haven't started yet).
APA Style is from the American Psychological Association.
- Very widely used style in the social sciences--not just in psychology.
- Probably the most commonly used style on campus.
Online Guides
- APA Formatting and Style GuideCovers all aspects of APA formatting (7th ed.), including the paper itself and references. From The Online Writing Lab (The OWL) at Purdue University.
- APA DocumentationCovers all aspects of creating a paper using APA formatting, citations, and reference list. Also provides help with grammar and punctuation. From the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Frequently Asked Questions About APA StyleUse this list of common questions about references, punctuation, grammar, and style to get official answers directly from the American Psychological Association itself. For help with specific citation examples, use one of the other sites.
- Citing ERIC DocumentsHow do you cite an ERIC document? This brief page shows how to cite it in APA format.
Need the actual APA manual?
- APA ManualA copy is available to check out, and also at the Research Help desk for a quick consult.