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Biology 201A: Biology: APA 7th ed. Citation Style

Using primary scientific literature; finding scholarly articles in journal databases; citing, using CSE style

Style Guide at the Library

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition by American Psychological Association
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020

Publication Date: 2019

Look for this book in the REFERENCE section of the San Luis Obispo and North County branches of the Cuesta College Library.

Tutorial on APA 7th Edition Style

Basics of APA 7th Edition Style
This tutorial is designed for writers who are new to APA Style. .

APA References Video

APA References 7th Edition
This video from the University of Louisville Writing Center explains how to create individual reference entries and how to create the references page. Although it is 10 minutes long, the table of contents in the video description allows you to skip to the sections you need.

Finding a DOI

Finding a DOI
The 7th edition of APA requires a DOI (Document Object Identifier) for journal articles. Here are tips for how to find the DOI.

Examples of Basic APA Citations

APA 7th Edition Citation Samples
Sample APA 7th edition citations, customized for the needs of Cuesta College students.

Citation Examples from APA
Helpful citation examples, straight from the American Psychological Association (APA) website.
*APA Color Coded Examples
Helpful citation examples that are color-coded to show you what each element is and where it goes in the citation itself. *Easiest one to use!

APA 7th Edition Style, In Depth

Purdue OWL 7th Edition
Comprehensive guide to the 7th edition of APA, including a citation machine for generating your citations.