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APA Style Blog is the official companion to the APA 6th edition. Updated weekly by APA style experts, this blog covers APA tips on references, grammar, and punctuation.
APA Style was developed 80 years ago by a group of social scientists who wished to establish sound standards of communication. APA's style rules and guidelines are set out in a reference book called The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed.
