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APA Citation Style 6th Edition: General Guidelines

This guide will help you cite sources in APA Citation Style 6th Edition.

About APA Style

American Psychological Association (APA) style is commonly used for citing references in student papers in science and social science courses, such as Psychology, Nursing, and Social Work.

This guide is based on the APA Manual (6th ed.) that was published in 2010.

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Quotes & Paraphrasing

References Guidelines

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