For more specific guidelines and specifications for APA format, please see the APA Format Style LibGuide.
You can find the following manuals on the Reserve shelf in our library available for consultation:
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association 7th ed.
The Little, Brown compact handbook 8th ed.
Writing with style : APA style for social work 4th ed.
The APA Style is mostly used for the social sciences.
You can use APA Style for the following subjects:
Business
Education
Psychology
Social Work
Criminal Justice
It's always good to check with your professors first to see what style they prefer.
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