APA Formatting

Last time, we focused on formatting according to MLA standards. Today, let's take a look at the other more common formatting requirements: APA.

Just as we asked with MLA, why APA? While MLA is used more often by those in the arts:

“Most disciplines in the social sciences – psychology, sociology, political science, and economics – use the name-and-date system of documentation put forth by the American Psychological Association . . . this citation style highlights the dates of publication because the currency of published material is of primary importance in these disciplines.”
(The College Writer's Reference, Fulwiler et al, 2001, pp. 375-376)   

So how do you make certain you're following the proper guidelines? First, if you're one of my Liberty students, check out the resources that are available through the library and online sources. Second, visit one of my favorite sites for APA (OWL: APA Formatting). Finally, for a quick overview, review the following:

 

If you have any questions about APA formatting, talk to your instructor BEFORE you submit any papers.

Next time, we'll have a brief overview of a less-common style: Turabian.

Keep pen to paper!

Prof. Rinehart