Library Guides: SharkWrites: Abraham Fischler College of Education: APA

APA

APA Writing Style & Format

(Please disregard any mention of the FCE exceptions to APA.)

About APA

APA Citation Format 6th Edition Featuring FCE professor Dr. David Ross
Top 10 APA Mistakes Featuring FCE professor Dr. David Ross
Evidence-Based Guidelines for Avoiding the Most Common APA Errors A 2009 editorial from “Research in the Schools.” (NSU login required.)

The Mechanics of Style

Crediting Sources

References Featuring FCE professor Dr. Karen Bowser
How to Cite When Information is Missing APA table on creating references when information is missing.
When to Cite a Secondary Source APA blog post that explains when it is acceptable to use a secondary source.
How to Cite Something You Found on a Website in APA Style from the APA Style Blog

Reliable APA/FCE Resources

FCE Standard Assignment Format (July 2016) Format guidelines for all FCE written course assignments

Library APA Citation App Comprehensive assistance in APA style, with a myriad of examples.
APA Basics Library Guide Covers only the basics of APA citation in clear examples.
APA Style Website The official APA form and style website.
APA Blog APA runs a blog where they provide detailed answers to confusing aspects of this style.
APA Style Guide for Electronic References 2012 PDF supplement to the APA manual on citing electronic resources. (NSU login required.)

Academic Writer (formerly APA Style CENTRAL)
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Academic Writer is a web-based suite of integrated services and tools designed to help both develop and enhance research and writing skills as well as facilitate publication. Academic Writer is the official, authoritative online resource for instruction and reference related to the application and proper use of APA Style. Academic Writer is optimized for Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not recommended.

How to Create an Account for Academic Writer (formerly APA Style CENTRAL) To set up an individual user account to access certain parts or to create and save papers, you can use your MyAPA account (because you are an APA member or have previously created one), My PscyhNET account (because you use an APA database through APA PsycNET), or Google account. You can also create a new account. If you have any questions about how to use APA Style CENTRAL, please contact the support team directly at support@APAStyleCENTRAL.org

Download this addendum to the APA Manual (6th ed.) with your NSU SharkID and password.