APA Citation Tools & Resources
Citation tools & resources for students and scholars using the APA style guide
APA Resources
There are a number of tools that can help you ensure that your APA citations are correct:
APA Manual
- The most authoritative source, of course, is the official APA Manual (the 7th edition is the most current edition of the manual).
- You can find physical copies of the manual at the following UCalgary Libraries (when those locations are open):
Quick APA Citation Help
- For an "At-A-Glance" APA Guide (with comparisons between the 6th and 7th editions), see: Examples of Common Sources (APA 6&7)
- For a more robust APA cheat sheet, see: APA7 Cheat Sheet (developed by Kathy Wise)
- For instructions on how to report accepted, but subsequently cancelled presentations or conferences, see: How to Create an APA Style Reference for a Cancelled Conference Presentation
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
A great and fast online tool you can use for quick APA reference is the Purdue Online Writing Lab. (For 6th Edition content, CLICK HERE)
Click on the "APA Formatting and Style Guide" for a break down of the various resources you may encounter. This site provides you with brief explanations of how to cite a particular resource and it offers examples.
