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Anyone know of some good links that provide information on APA citation and format?
Do you mean Hodges Harbrace Handbook? I despise that book. Anyone want to buy it?
APA citation and format is a style guide used for academic writing in the social sciences, such as psychology, sociology, and education. It provides guidelines for formatting papers, citing sources, and creating references lists.
Using APA citation and format ensures that your paper is consistent, organized, and properly gives credit to the sources you have used. It also allows others to locate and verify the sources you have referenced in your paper.
The basic elements of an APA citation include the author's last name, first initial, publication year, title of the source, and publication information. For example: Smith, J. (2019). The art of citing sources. New York, NY: Publishing Company.
If a source has two authors, include both authors' last names and the publication year in parentheses. For sources with three or more authors, include the first author's last name followed by "et al." and the publication year. For example: (Johnson & Smith, 2018) or (Johnson et al., 2018).
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) is the official guide for APA citation and format. It can be found in most libraries and can also be purchased online. Additionally, the APA website and other online resources provide helpful tips and examples for using APA citation and format.