APA Research & Writing - HSC 150 - Introduction to Public Health

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

APA Citation Examples

Sometimes it's helpful to see a specific citation example to better understand the format. Citing a blog? Journal article? Tweet? Model your citation after a relevant example on one of these pages:

Common Reference Examples Guide
From the American Psychological Association, this guide contains examples of common APA Style references. Section numbers indicate where to find the examples in the Publication Manual of t he American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
APA Formatting and Style Guide
from Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL). View sample student paper for examples of APA formatting and citation.

Sample Review Articles

Sample APA paper from OWL
Sample Lit Review in APA Format
From Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab): a sample lit review written by an undergrad psychology student in APA format on adolescent depression. Helpful commentary in red text by OWL.
Sample Systematic Review
Mattila, E., Leino, K., Paavilainen, E., & Åstedt-Kurki, P. (2009). Nursing intervention studies on patients and family members: a systematic literature review. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 23(3), 611–622. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-6712.2008.00652.x

APA Handouts and Guides

Six Steps to Proper APA Citation

Student Paper Setup Guide
This guide will help you set up an APA Style student paper. The basic setup directions apply to the entire paper. Annotated diagrams illustrate how to set up the major sections of a student paper: the title page or cover page, the text, tables and figures, and the reference list.
Student Paper Checklist
Use this checklist while writing your paper to make sure it is consistent with seventh edition APA Style.

APA provides detailed guidance on each aspect of APA Style and Grammar at the following links:

Paper Format
Grammar
Bias-Free Language
Tables and Figures
In-Text Citations
Learn proper formatting as well as how to avoid both overcitation and undercitation.
References
Proper formatting enables your reader to track down each of the works you've cited.

HSC 150 - Introduction to Public Health: APA Research & Writing

APA Elements of a Citation

APA Citation Examples

Sample Review Articles

APA Handouts and Guides