American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association7th ed., Circulation-Reserve, Research Desk, and Pearland Reference BF76.7 .P83 2019
Citation Management
EndNote citation management software is available on the library's public computers. Students, faculty, and staff who wish to install the program at home can do so from the EndNote Download guide link provided below. The guide includes:
- detailed instructions for Windows, Mac, and iPad
- tutorials and help
- information about free EndNote Web
- and more
Always verify output with the latest edition of official style manuals.
- NoodleBib (now NoodleTools) Express was among the most accurate of free citation builders tested in 2011 by H. F. Chang, Oklahoma State Univ. Library
- Mendeley and Zotero are free, downloadable citation management programs that offer storage, organizational, and sharing options
- All support APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian styles
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NoodleTools ExpressRequires several preliminary steps to reach citation template
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MendeleyFrom Elsevier
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ZoteroBibFor creating immediate, single-use bibliographies without downloading the full Zotero
Do you need to cite a source but lack complete information or aren't sure where you found something? Try searching all you do have (author? title? a source name?) in Google Scholar. If that doesn't help, contact us.
The Right Thing to Do
Citing sources is an important part of academic culture -- you're building on the contributions of others while seeking new discoveries, knowledge, and understanding.
- Always cite sources when you use someone else's ideas or work
- Failure to do so constitutes plagiarism, a violation of UHCL's Academic Honesty Policy, even if done unintentionally
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Citation: A (Very) Brief Introduction(1:54) Clarifies the purpose and types of citations, major styles, and useful tools. North Carolina State Univ. Libraries
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Web of ScienceMultidisciplinary research database in which results can by sorted by times cited; use Cited Reference search to find works that cite an earlier article or publication
Resources on APA Style
See also APA Style, which includes instructional aids (a student title page guide, reference quick guide, and more) and a searchable blog.
The following also may be of help, but always verify with the latest edition of the official style manual.
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APA Formatting and Style GuideOnline Writing Lab, Purdue Univ.
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Citation Fox - APAUniv. Libraries, SUNY Albany
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NoodleTools ExpressA free online citation builder for APA, MLA, and Chicago/Turabian styles; requires several preliminary steps to reach citation template
UHCL Writing Center
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UHCL Writing CenterOffers individual appointments, online tip sheets, and assistance with all kinds of writing projects
Help for Avoiding Plagiarism & more...
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Avoiding PlagiarismRecognizing when a citation is needed, acceptable paraphrasing, etc.
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Literature ReviewsResources about preparing a review of the literature
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Annotated BibliographiesResources and tips for different kinds of annotated reference lists
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About WritingBooks and ebooks on English usage, grammar, writing clearly, etc.
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Writing CentersPurdue's OWL resources and more