LibGuides: PS 298: Climate Change and the Voiceless: Citation Style Help

APA 7th Edition

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020 Ready Reference
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2019

Academic Writer (APA Style Central) This link opens in a new window Academic Writer is a tool that provides the resources necessary to learn, research, write, and publish in APA Style, directly from the creators of and experts on APA Style, the American Psychological Association. Previously called APA Style Central

Citation Help

Here are some great resources to help with proper citation styles:

Excelsior OWL (Online Writing Lab) This handy online writing guide from Excelsior College provides reference and instruction on conducting research, preventing plagiarism and use of APA, MLA and Chicago Style citations
NoodleTools This research platform offers tools for note-taking, outlining, citation, document archiving/annotation and collaborative research and writing. You will need to create a personal account to save your work.
MU Resources for Writers The Monmouth University Writing Center provides style sheets for writing, grammar, citation styles and the writing process on its Resources for Writers page. One-on-one assistance available by appointment.
Zotero This platform offers tools that assist with collecting, organizing and citing research as well as for collaborative research and writing. You will need to create a personal account to save your work.

For detailed information on how to use NoodleTools, please see the library's NoodleTools Research & Citation Manager research guide.

Zotero also offers a citation generator called ZoteroBib - see box on this page for details!

Academic Writer Tutorials

Academic Writer is a tool that provides the resources necessary to learn, research, write, and publish in APA Style, directly from the creators of and experts on APA Style, the American Psychological Association. Below are links to select Academic Writer tutorials.

Basics of APA Style Learn the basics of APA Style, including how to format a manuscript, understand the form and function of common manuscript parts, organize and express your thoughts clearly and precisely, employ the mechanics of style, use graphic elements effectively, credit sources and acknowledge the contributions of others, and construct a comprehensive and reliable reference list.
How to Find Reliable Sources Learn how to find reliable sources to use in your academic papers, including how to search for sources, evaluate sources, and organize sources with a reference management system.
How to Avoid Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism Learn how to avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, including how to identify plagiarism, understand its risks and consequences, cite sources properly, and develop sound writing practices.
Complete List of Academic Writer Tutorials

Useful Websites for Citing Sources

Plagiarism Tutorial

Take a plagiarism prevention tutorial by clicking the screen.

Locating & Using DOI information

Locating & Using DOI Information

What is a DOI?

A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a stable (permanent) URL that is linked to the specific document and cannot be changed.

Why do I need one?

Most citation formats now require DOI information.

Why are DOIs necessary?

Many online resources appear on multiple websites and databases. A DOI is linked permanently to a specific document and cannot be changed.

NOTE: You may not always see the DOI information for a resource in its reference information, but you can look it up using the Crossref information base!

Sources: Crossref, Scribbr, The DOI Foundation