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This official profile is maintained by experts at the American Psychological Association. We share tips about how to format a paper, create APA Style references in seventh edition (#APA7), write with concise and bias-free language, and more.
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An #APAStyle reference generally has four elements. Each answers a question.
▪️ author: Who is responsible for this work?
▪️ date: When was this work published?
▪️ title: What is this work called?
▪️ source: Where can I retrieve this work?
🔗 learn more: apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
▪️ author: Who is responsible for this work?
▪️ date: When was this work published?
▪️ title: What is this work called?
▪️ source: Where can I retrieve this work?
🔗 learn more: apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
Our final tips in the teaching on-the-go series are about how to check one's work. We provide an #APAStyle student paper checklist and recommend an activity for checking papers for uncited sources.
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/9-teach...
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#teachingAPAStyle #APA7
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/9-teach...
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#teachingAPAStyle #APA7
November 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Our final tips in the teaching on-the-go series are about how to check one's work. We provide an #APAStyle student paper checklist and recommend an activity for checking papers for uncited sources.
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/9-teach...
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/10-teac...
#teachingAPAStyle #APA7
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/9-teach...
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/10-teac...
#teachingAPAStyle #APA7
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Teachers: Are your students puzzled by #APAStyle? We have new handouts just for you!
Both the word search and crossword puzzle are available here:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
#NCTE25 #TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #TeachingResources
Both the word search and crossword puzzle are available here:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
#NCTE25 #TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #TeachingResources
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Teachers: Are your students puzzled by #APAStyle? We have new handouts just for you!
Both the word search and crossword puzzle are available here:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
#NCTE25 #TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #TeachingResources
Both the word search and crossword puzzle are available here:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
#NCTE25 #TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #TeachingResources
We are proud to be a sponsor for #CEL25. Stop by our table to say hello and chat about all things #APAStyle!
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November 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We are proud to be a sponsor for #CEL25. Stop by our table to say hello and chat about all things #APAStyle!
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#NCTE25, do you have #APAStyle questions? Meet an APA Style Expert and bring your questions, comments, and recommendations, or just stop by to say hello. We look forward to meeting you!
👉 Booth 901
🕚 11:00 a.m.
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👉 Booth 901
🕚 11:00 a.m.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#NCTE25, do you have #APAStyle questions? Meet an APA Style Expert and bring your questions, comments, and recommendations, or just stop by to say hello. We look forward to meeting you!
👉 Booth 901
🕚 11:00 a.m.
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👉 Booth 901
🕚 11:00 a.m.
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Teachers: Are your students puzzled by #APAStyle? We have new handouts just for you!
Both the word search and crossword puzzle are available here:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
#NCTE25 #TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #TeachingResources
Both the word search and crossword puzzle are available here:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
#NCTE25 #TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #TeachingResources
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Teachers: Are your students puzzled by #APAStyle? We have new handouts just for you!
Both the word search and crossword puzzle are available here:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
#NCTE25 #TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #TeachingResources
Both the word search and crossword puzzle are available here:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/instructiona...
#NCTE25 #TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #TeachingResources
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If you missed last month's #APAStyle webinar, you can now watch it on our YouTube channel:
Leveling Up With APA Style: Preparing Students for Writing Success in 4-Year Programs:
🔗 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#AcWri #EduSky #AcademicSky #APA7 #PsychSky
Leveling Up With APA Style: Preparing Students for Writing Success in 4-Year Programs:
🔗 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#AcWri #EduSky #AcademicSky #APA7 #PsychSky
Students: Are you writing a paper using #APAStyle this semester? Don't miss our webinar today to level up your writing game!
🔹 Today! Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET
🔗 Free registration: apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#AcWri #EduSky #AcademicSky #APA7
🔹 Today! Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET
🔗 Free registration: apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#AcWri #EduSky #AcademicSky #APA7
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
If you missed last month's #APAStyle webinar, you can now watch it on our YouTube channel:
Leveling Up With APA Style: Preparing Students for Writing Success in 4-Year Programs:
🔗 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#AcWri #EduSky #AcademicSky #APA7 #PsychSky
Leveling Up With APA Style: Preparing Students for Writing Success in 4-Year Programs:
🔗 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#AcWri #EduSky #AcademicSky #APA7 #PsychSky
Tip 8 in our teaching #APAStyle on-the-go series outlines an activity "somewhat like musical chairs except done as a paper review exercise."
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/8-teach...
#teachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/8-teach...
#teachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat
November 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Tip 8 in our teaching #APAStyle on-the-go series outlines an activity "somewhat like musical chairs except done as a paper review exercise."
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/8-teach...
#teachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/8-teach...
#teachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAformat
Will you be writing or editing an APA Style paper this week? What questions can we can help answer?
Please share with any colleagues who may have questions or who help students or others writing with #APAStyle!
#APA7 #APAformat #APAguide #AmEditing #Copyediting #AcWri
Please share with any colleagues who may have questions or who help students or others writing with #APAStyle!
#APA7 #APAformat #APAguide #AmEditing #Copyediting #AcWri
November 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Will you be writing or editing an APA Style paper this week? What questions can we can help answer?
Please share with any colleagues who may have questions or who help students or others writing with #APAStyle!
#APA7 #APAformat #APAguide #AmEditing #Copyediting #AcWri
Please share with any colleagues who may have questions or who help students or others writing with #APAStyle!
#APA7 #APAformat #APAguide #AmEditing #Copyediting #AcWri
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Upcoming Webinar: Answering Your Burning Questions About AI in Academic Writing and APA Style. Register now! https://bit.ly/3M17JhO @apastyle.bsky.social
📆 Dec 9, 2025
⏰ 2 pm EST
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⏰ 2 pm EST
November 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Upcoming Webinar: Answering Your Burning Questions About AI in Academic Writing and APA Style. Register now! https://bit.ly/3M17JhO @apastyle.bsky.social
📆 Dec 9, 2025
⏰ 2 pm EST
📆 Dec 9, 2025
⏰ 2 pm EST
The presentation slides and links to #APAStyleJARS resources are also available: bit.ly/4qNYEJg
#PsychSky #AcademicSky #EduSky #APA7
#PsychSky #AcademicSky #EduSky #APA7
Calling all psychology professionals: Learn from experts about the process and unique benefits of reporting your research using the @apastyle.bsky.social Journal Article Reporting Standards (JARS). Watch the webinar now! https://bit.ly/4qNYEJg
November 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The presentation slides and links to #APAStyleJARS resources are also available: bit.ly/4qNYEJg
#PsychSky #AcademicSky #EduSky #APA7
#PsychSky #AcademicSky #EduSky #APA7
Have you ever found a work in StatPearls and been stumped on how to cite it? Students in medical, nursing, pharmacy, and related disciplines can probably relate!
On our newly updated Nursing Student References page, we now have a StatPearls example:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
On our newly updated Nursing Student References page, we now have a StatPearls example:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
apastyle.apa.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Have you ever found a work in StatPearls and been stumped on how to cite it? Students in medical, nursing, pharmacy, and related disciplines can probably relate!
On our newly updated Nursing Student References page, we now have a StatPearls example:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
On our newly updated Nursing Student References page, we now have a StatPearls example:
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
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Our latest APA Style blog post shares practical strategies and an APA Style activity to teach paraphrasing, including tips for avoiding plagiarism.
This blog post and the handout are designed for use by instructors, writing center staff, and anyone guiding students in scholarly writing. (3/4)
This blog post and the handout are designed for use by instructors, writing center staff, and anyone guiding students in scholarly writing. (3/4)
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Our latest APA Style blog post shares practical strategies and an APA Style activity to teach paraphrasing, including tips for avoiding plagiarism.
This blog post and the handout are designed for use by instructors, writing center staff, and anyone guiding students in scholarly writing. (3/4)
This blog post and the handout are designed for use by instructors, writing center staff, and anyone guiding students in scholarly writing. (3/4)
Paraphrasing isn’t about swapping enough words to make a new version of a sentence (known as “patchwriting”). Instead, it’s about understanding ideas and expressing them, with accuracy, in your own voice. (1/4)
#APAStyle #APA7 #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #Paraphrasing #TeachingAPAStyle
#APAStyle #APA7 #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #Paraphrasing #TeachingAPAStyle
apastyle.apa.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Paraphrasing isn’t about swapping enough words to make a new version of a sentence (known as “patchwriting”). Instead, it’s about understanding ideas and expressing them, with accuracy, in your own voice. (1/4)
#APAStyle #APA7 #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #Paraphrasing #TeachingAPAStyle
#APAStyle #APA7 #TeachingTips #AcademicWriting #HigherEd #Paraphrasing #TeachingAPAStyle
An #APAStyle reference generally has four elements. Each answers a question.
▪️ author: Who is responsible for this work?
▪️ date: When was this work published?
▪️ title: What is this work called?
▪️ source: Where can I retrieve this work?
🔗 learn more: apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
▪️ author: Who is responsible for this work?
▪️ date: When was this work published?
▪️ title: What is this work called?
▪️ source: Where can I retrieve this work?
🔗 learn more: apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
An #APAStyle reference generally has four elements. Each answers a question.
▪️ author: Who is responsible for this work?
▪️ date: When was this work published?
▪️ title: What is this work called?
▪️ source: Where can I retrieve this work?
🔗 learn more: apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
▪️ author: Who is responsible for this work?
▪️ date: When was this work published?
▪️ title: What is this work called?
▪️ source: Where can I retrieve this work?
🔗 learn more: apastyle.apa.org/style-gramma...
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Tip 6 in our teaching on-the-go series covers two topics: #APAStyle heading levels and the benefits of citing personal communications sources.
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/6-teach...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAheadings #APAformat
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/6-teach...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAheadings #APAformat
November 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Tip 6 in our teaching on-the-go series covers two topics: #APAStyle heading levels and the benefits of citing personal communications sources.
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/6-teach...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAheadings #APAformat
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/6-teach...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAheadings #APAformat
Tip 6 in our teaching on-the-go series covers two topics: #APAStyle heading levels and the benefits of citing personal communications sources.
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/6-teach...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAheadings #APAformat
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/6-teach...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAheadings #APAformat
November 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Tip 6 in our teaching on-the-go series covers two topics: #APAStyle heading levels and the benefits of citing personal communications sources.
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/6-teach...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAheadings #APAformat
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/6-teach...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #APAheadings #APAformat
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Are you at the Academic Nursing Leadership Conference in Washington, DC? Stop by Booth 607 on Sunday to say hello and chat about all things #APAStyle!
🔹 The exhibit hall is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd
We hope to see you there!
#AACNconvenes #AACNfall25 #AACN
🔹 The exhibit hall is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd
We hope to see you there!
#AACNconvenes #AACNfall25 #AACN
November 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Are you at the Academic Nursing Leadership Conference in Washington, DC? Stop by Booth 607 on Sunday to say hello and chat about all things #APAStyle!
🔹 The exhibit hall is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd
We hope to see you there!
#AACNconvenes #AACNfall25 #AACN
🔹 The exhibit hall is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd
We hope to see you there!
#AACNconvenes #AACNfall25 #AACN
Are you at the Academic Nursing Leadership Conference in Washington, DC? Stop by Booth 607 on Sunday to say hello and chat about all things #APAStyle!
🔹 The exhibit hall is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd
We hope to see you there!
#AACNconvenes #AACNfall25 #AACN
🔹 The exhibit hall is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd
We hope to see you there!
#AACNconvenes #AACNfall25 #AACN
November 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Are you at the Academic Nursing Leadership Conference in Washington, DC? Stop by Booth 607 on Sunday to say hello and chat about all things #APAStyle!
🔹 The exhibit hall is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd
We hope to see you there!
#AACNconvenes #AACNfall25 #AACN
🔹 The exhibit hall is open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2nd
We hope to see you there!
#AACNconvenes #AACNfall25 #AACN
Teachers, how well do you know #APA7 APA Style?
In this video, #APAStyle experts discuss which outdated guidelines (zombie guidelines) & APA Style myths (ghost guidelines) to watch out for! 🎃
🔗 youtu.be/ykEkkK7mlLQ?...
#Halloween #AcWri #TeachingAPAStyle
In this video, #APAStyle experts discuss which outdated guidelines (zombie guidelines) & APA Style myths (ghost guidelines) to watch out for! 🎃
🔗 youtu.be/ykEkkK7mlLQ?...
#Halloween #AcWri #TeachingAPAStyle
APA Style Papers: Seventh Edition Refresher for Instructors
YouTube video by APA Style, Official
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October 31, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Teachers, how well do you know #APA7 APA Style?
In this video, #APAStyle experts discuss which outdated guidelines (zombie guidelines) & APA Style myths (ghost guidelines) to watch out for! 🎃
🔗 youtu.be/ykEkkK7mlLQ?...
#Halloween #AcWri #TeachingAPAStyle
In this video, #APAStyle experts discuss which outdated guidelines (zombie guidelines) & APA Style myths (ghost guidelines) to watch out for! 🎃
🔗 youtu.be/ykEkkK7mlLQ?...
#Halloween #AcWri #TeachingAPAStyle
Have you registered for this free @apajournals.bsky.social webinar?
Heidi Levitt, PhD, and Arthur Nezu, PhD, will "discuss their experience with APA Style JARS as authors, editors, instructors, and psychological scientists."
🔹 11/3 at 3:00 p.m. ET
🔗 bit.ly/499xTsj
#APAStyleJARS #ResearchMethods
Heidi Levitt, PhD, and Arthur Nezu, PhD, will "discuss their experience with APA Style JARS as authors, editors, instructors, and psychological scientists."
🔹 11/3 at 3:00 p.m. ET
🔗 bit.ly/499xTsj
#APAStyleJARS #ResearchMethods
Reporting your research: How to use APA Style JARS
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October 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Have you registered for this free @apajournals.bsky.social webinar?
Heidi Levitt, PhD, and Arthur Nezu, PhD, will "discuss their experience with APA Style JARS as authors, editors, instructors, and psychological scientists."
🔹 11/3 at 3:00 p.m. ET
🔗 bit.ly/499xTsj
#APAStyleJARS #ResearchMethods
Heidi Levitt, PhD, and Arthur Nezu, PhD, will "discuss their experience with APA Style JARS as authors, editors, instructors, and psychological scientists."
🔹 11/3 at 3:00 p.m. ET
🔗 bit.ly/499xTsj
#APAStyleJARS #ResearchMethods
Instructors: This week’s topic (No. 5) in our On the Go series is about helping students "develop their knowledge of how journal articles work and why academic writers frequently use them."
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/5-teach...
#AcWri #AcademicWriting #ResearchTips
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/5-teach...
#AcWri #AcademicWriting #ResearchTips
October 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Instructors: This week’s topic (No. 5) in our On the Go series is about helping students "develop their knowledge of how journal articles work and why academic writers frequently use them."
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/5-teach...
#AcWri #AcademicWriting #ResearchTips
🔗 apastyle.apa.org/blog/5-teach...
#AcWri #AcademicWriting #ResearchTips
Students: Are you writing a paper using #APAStyle this semester? Don't miss our webinar today to level up your writing game!
🔹 Today! Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET
🔗 Free registration: apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#AcWri #EduSky #AcademicSky #APA7
🔹 Today! Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET
🔗 Free registration: apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#AcWri #EduSky #AcademicSky #APA7
October 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Students: Are you writing a paper using #APAStyle this semester? Don't miss our webinar today to level up your writing game!
🔹 Today! Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET
🔗 Free registration: apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#AcWri #EduSky #AcademicSky #APA7
🔹 Today! Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET
🔗 Free registration: apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#AcWri #EduSky #AcademicSky #APA7
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Teachers, please join us! In this webinar, APA Style experts "will share practical strategies and classroom-ready tools to help students build on their foundational skills."
🔹 Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET
🔗 apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #AcWri
🔹 Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET
🔗 apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #AcWri
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Leveling Up With APA Style: Preparing Students for Writing Success in Four-Year Programs. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joi...
As students transition from high school or two-year colleges to four-year institutions or graduate programs, they face more advanced expectations for academic writing. Foundational formats like the fi...
apa-org.zoom.us
October 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Teachers, please join us! In this webinar, APA Style experts "will share practical strategies and classroom-ready tools to help students build on their foundational skills."
🔹 Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET
🔗 apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #AcWri
🔹 Thursday, October 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET
🔗 apa-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#TeachingAPAStyle #APA7 #AcWri