APA Citation Style

APA is the most commonly used citation style at Prescott College.  Curated by the American Psychological Association, it is used when writing about psychology, education, and other social sciences.

Resources

• American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. 6th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Call number: AC1 .P83 2010
• The OWL @ Purdue has extensive information and examples about APA style.
• This PDF handout from the Prescott College Library provides printer-friendly examples.
• Here is a summary [PDF]of APA style from the Prescott College Library.
• These guidelines [PDF]are meant to help you reconcile APA style with writing a thesis or dissertation at Prescott College.

Librarians are happy to help you with your specific APA questions!  Call (928-350-1300) or email us.