CHSL LibGuides: Nursing: APA Style

The American Psychological Association (APA) Style is the primary format and style guide used for writing in nursing research and education. Refer to the following resources for more information.

The concise APA handbook by Paul Chamness Miller, Rachael Ruegg, Naoko Araki, Mary Frances Agnello, Mark de Boer
Call Number: BF76.7|b.M54 2020
ISBN: 1648021859
Publication Date: 2020
E-book available to CWRU users. While not the complete 7th edition, this handbook explains the basics of APA in simple, easy-to-understand language.
Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2020
Only available in print. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition, is the official source for APA Style.

APA Style: In-Text Citations
How to format in-text citations.
APA Style: References
How to format end-of-text references.
APA Style: Paper Format
How to format title pages, font, page headers, line spacing, margins, indentation, headings, sample papers, etc.
APA Style: Tables and Figures
How to format tables and figures.
Purdue OWL APA Guide
How to format in-text citations and reference lists. Includes sample papers.
APA Style Blog
Updates and frequently asked questions about how to cite and format in APA style.