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APA Style

Building References

Understanding proper citation is essential for crediting original authors and improving the quality of academic writing. The Quick Guides on reference lists in Academic Writer are particularly useful for learning how to format references according to APA guidelines. These guides provide clear and concise instructions and examples of how to cite various sources correctly in APA style. This assistance makes it easier to grasp the correct citation practices. 

Click on the Learn tab and then the Quick Guides button. Filter by Reference List, then scroll through the alphabetical list of resource types and click on the type that matches the resource you are citing to view a lesson on the reference type.

 

Image of quick guides for references found in academic writer. Each quick guide has examples of common references.