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Citation Help

This guide provides assistance and information for learning the major citation styles.

Style Guide

APA Style Guide (6th Ed.)

Typically used in Education, Communication, Business and Nursing
APA Style Guide (7th Ed.) Typically used in Education, Communication, Business and Nursing

APA - American Psychological Association

APA citation style is the most commonly used citation style of the Social Sciences. 

Traditional Knowledge or Oral Traditions of Indigenous Peoples

APA Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition) includes a section on Citing Traditional Knowledge or Oral Traditions of Indigenous Peoples under Section 8.9 : Personal Communications. More information on this format can be found under the "Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers" section of this page.