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APA Elements of a Citation

Right-Click-Open in New Tab, to enlarge. American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000

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Citation Style Guide

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number: REF BF76.7 .P83 2020

ISBN: 9781433832161

Publication Date: 2020

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style.

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Common Reference Examples Guide
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SOC/CRM 465 - Research Methods: Citation

APA Elements of a Citation

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Citation Style Guide

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