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APA (American Psychological Association) Style contains the rules or set of procedures for scientific writing. This information pertains to the 6th edition published in 2010.
Last update: May 27, 2010 URL: http://libguides.brookhavencollege.edu/apacitations  Print Guide   RSS Updates ShareThis

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APA, 6th edition Basics

The Reference List

  • All citations should be listed
  • Alphabetical by author's surname
  • Use hanging indent paragraph style
  • Double-space
  • Contain the following components:
    • author name or names (6.27)
    • publication date (6.28)
    • title of work (6.29)
    • publication data (6.30)
 

What's New in the 6th Edition?

APA Changes, 6th edition

1.   Updated to acknowledge and incorporate advances in computer technology

  • New guidelines for referencing electronic sources
  • Expanded reference examples for a variety of online sources
  • Redesigned APA Style website, with tutorials, online-courses and other resources

2.  Reorganized and streamlined for ease of use

3.  Broadened focus to include behavioral and social sciences

  • Information available on web for accessibility and frequency of updating
  • New examples drawn from publications in fields of education, business and nursing

from: APAstyle.org/manual/whats-new.sapx

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Assistance with APA

The printed Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed., is available at:

Circulation Desk, L200, and

Reference Desk*, L350  

Online help is available: 

*The reference librarians are available to assist in person and provide handouts.

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