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The document is a citation guide for the APA 7th edition, specifically designed for students at Columbia Southern University, outlining rules for citing sources and maintaining academic integrity. APA Format and Its Importance APA format is a standardized writing style used to ensure academic integrity and proper citation of sources in educational settings. Developed by the American Psychological Association to assist with writing and citing sources. Helps prevent plagiarism by acknowledging original authors. Used for various written assignments, including essays and research papers. Adhering to APA guidelines is crucial for maintaining academic integrity. Citing Sources in APA Style Citing sources correctly is essential for academic writing, involving both in-text citations and a reference list. In-text citations are required for paraphrased information and direct quotes. Each in-text citation must correspond to a reference in the reference list. The author-year method is used for citations. Specific formats exist for paraphrased information, direct quotes, and secondary sources. In-Text Citation Guidelines In-text citations must follow specific rules to ensure proper attribution of sources. Paraphrased information requires the author's last name and year of publication. Direct quotes must be enclosed in quotation marks and include page or paragraph numbers. Block quotations (40+ words) are formatted differently, without quotation marks and indented. Personal communications are cited only in-text and not included in the reference list. Reference List Formatting The reference list is crucial for providing access to cited sources and must follow specific formatting rules. References should be in alphabetical order by the author's last name. Include accurate information, proper punctuation, and spelling. Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) should be included when available. The heading "References" should be centered and bold, with double spacing and hanging indents. Document Formatting in APA Style Proper document formatting is essential for APA style papers, including margins, page numbers, and font choices. Margins should be set to one inch on all sides. Page numbers must be in the top right corner, starting from the title page. The document should be double-spaced and flush-left. Acceptable font types include Times New Roman (size 12), Calibri (size 11), and Arial (size 11). Library Resources and Support The CSU Library provides valuable resources and support for students in their research endeavors. Access to online databases, eBooks, and electronic journal subscriptions. Librarians available for assistance with research strategies and resource navigation. Support includes help with locating specific articles and limiting searches by criteria. Chat reference assistance is available 24/7 for immediate support. Sample Essays and Research Papers Examples of APA style essays and research papers are provided to illustrate proper formatting and citation. Sample essays demonstrate key elements necessary for successful online learning and career skills. Research papers showcase integration of mobile apps into education, adhering to APA guidelines. Both examples emphasize the importance of consistent formatting and citation practices throughout the document.

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2020 Success Center

Citation Guide
Based on the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association—7th Edition

, 2020 [COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY] 2

Citation Guide – 7th Edition
This document covers certain citation formats addressed in the 7th edition of the
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) but is not a complete
guide. Should you have any questions, please contact the CSU Success Center by email at
or by phone at (877) 875-0533.
For all rules and requirements of APA, please refer to the 7th edition of the Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association, which can be purchased through the
American Psychological Association at https://apastyle.apa.org/products/publication-manual-
7th-edition/.

The Writing Center also provides an accompanying tutorial for the CSU Citation
Guide. This tutorial provides further explanation on several APA formatting topics:
Citation Guide Tutorial.

, 2020 [COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY] 3

Contents

What is APA format and why is it used? ................................................................................................... 4
Citing Sources ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Citations in In-text ................................................................................................................................. 5
Examples of in-text citations ............................................................................................................. 6
Example of block quote in-text citation............................................................................................. 7
Reference List ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Examples of reference list entries ..................................................................................................... 8
Selecting Appropriate Research Sources ............................................................................................. 12
Formatting ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Document formatting in APA style ...................................................................................................... 12
Steps for document formatting ........................................................................................................... 13
Specific formatting steps for documents ............................................................................................. 16
Library Resources and Services for CSU Students ................................................................................... 17
Sample Essay ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Sample Research Paper ........................................................................................................................... 19
References ............................................................................................................................................... 20

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