Referencing style - APA 7th: More information
A guide to using the APA 7th edition referencing system for in-text citations and reference lists.
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Automating APA referencing
If using EndNote there are multiple versions of the APA style available, you will need to download APA 7th edition as per these instructions.
Useful links
When using the information available at the following sites keep in mind the variations applicable at UWA.
- APA referencing style FAQsSupport and online Tutorials about using APA Style for referencing and report formats from the American Psychological Association (APA) website.
- APA Referencing Style BlogThe APA Style Blog for the Seventh Edition provides additional updates to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. See below for the archived 6th ed. blog.
- APA Referencing Style and Grammar GuidelinesGuidelines to present papers in APA style as described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition
- Owl at Purdue APA referencing guideDetailed guide to APA citations by Purdue Univeristy Library
- APA6 Archived BlogThis APA6 Blog has now been archived but may still be a useful source of general information.
UWA Further information
- StudySmarter - Paraphrasing Survival GuideGuidelines on how to paraphrase with examples of acceptable and unacceptable paraphrasing.
- StudySmarter - Reporting what others say survival guideHow to use direct and indirect quotes and use reporting terminology.
- UWA Library - Referencing at UWAA beginner's guide to why referencing is key principles, managing references, and the six main referencing styles used at UWA.
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