Additional Resources

It's always best to consult the Publication Manual first for any APA question. If you are using APA style for a class assignment, it's a good idea to consult your professor, advisor, TA, or other campus resources for help with using APA style -- they're the ones who can tell you how the style should apply in your particular case. If you're a Purdue student, you can visit the Writing Lab and a tutor can work with you on your APA formatting.

For extraordinary questions that aren't covered clearly in the style manual or haven't been answered by your teacher or advisor, contact the Writing Lab for help at (765) 494-3723 or email by using this form.

Here are some other resources for using APA style and writing research papers that might also help answer your questions.

Print Resources

Here are some print resources for using APA style. Click on the links to be taken to a page with more information about the book. The Purdue OWL does not make any profit from nor does it endorse these agencies; links are merely offered for information. Most of these books are probably available in your local library.

From the American Psychological Association:

• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th edition) (ISBN: 1557987912)
• Mastering APA Style : Student's Workbook and Training Guide (ISBN: 1557988919)
• Mastering APA Style : Instructor's Resource Guide (ISBN: 1557988900)
• Displaying Your Findings: A Practical Guide for Creating Figures, Posters, and Presentations (ISBN: 1557989788)

From other publishers:

• The World's Easiest Guide to Using the APA (ISBN: 0964385317)
• Writing With Style: APA Style Made Easy (ISBN: 0534363652)
• Writing With Style: APA Style for Social Work (ISBN: 0534263119)

Online and Electronic Resources

From the American Psychological Association:

• APA Style Website
• About APA Style
• Electronic References in APA Style
  • Electronic Media and URLs
  • General Forms for Electronic References
  • Reference Examples for Electronic Materials
  • Citations in Text of Electronic Material
• APA Style Tips
• Tip of the Week
• Frequently Asked Questions about APA Style
• APA Style Helper (software program; requires purchase)
• APA Style Guide for Electronic Resources (PDF download; requires purchase)

Other online resources

Formatting your paper and writing in APA style

• APA style essentials (from Vanguard University of Southern California)
• Documentation Styles: APA Documentation Style (from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center)
• APA Manuscript Format (from Research and Documentation Online by Diana Hacker)
• APA Style Formatting Guide (from Indiana State University)
• APA-Style Checklist (from Bill Southerly)
• APA 5th Edition Guidelines (Adobe PDF from the University of Central Arkansas)
• APA Format for Annotated Bibliographies (from Lesley University)

APA style templates and sample papers

• APA Style Templates in Microsoft Word (by Barbara Swenson, Loyola University Marymount)
• APA Style Template for Microsoft Word (by Derek Gwinn)
• Sample paper: APA style (from Research and Documentation Online by Diana Hacker)
• Sample APA Report (from The Write Source)
• APA Simulated Journal Article (from Elmira College)
• A Sample Paper in American Psychological Association Style (From Valencia Community College)
• Sample reference list (from Vanier College)
• Sample reference list (PDF from Vanguard University)

Documenting and referencing sources

• Using APA Style to Cite and Document Sources (from Bedford St. Martin's Online!)
• APA Style: Documenting Sources (from Research and Documentation Online by Diana Hacker)
• APA Style Electronic Formats (from Dr. Mary Ellen Guffey)
• APA Style crib sheet (from the University of Minnesota at Crookston)
• Bibliography Style Handbook (APA) (from the Writer's Workshop)
• APA Reference Style (from Brigham Young University)
• How to Cite Online Nursing Resources Using APA Style (from the University of Nevada at Reno)
• APA Citation Style: Examples for Nursing Students (from College of St. Benedict/St. John's University)
• Citing Legal Materials in APA Style (Westfield State College)

General resources for writing and research

On Purdue's OWL:

• Annotated bibliographies
• Research Paper workshop
• Research Report workshop
• Research and Documenting Sources handouts
• Research and documenting sources PowerPoint presentations
• Evaluating Sources workshop
• Searching the Web workshop
• Starting points for Internet research

Other online resources

• Research and Documentation Online (by Diana Hacker)
• A Research Guide for Students (by I. Lee)

Other citation styles

Purdue's OWL also offers information about other citation methods and electronic sources. We have the following handouts:

• Using MLA Format
• Formatting in Sociology
• Resources for Documenting Sources
• Citing Electronic Sources