Guides and databases: APA: APA Style Guide (7th edition)

Using the APA Style Guide (Seventh Edition)

The 7th edition is the most recent iteration of the APA style and was introduced in 2020 by the American Psychological Association.

The APA style website is the most comprehensive and authoritative source of information on this matter and it is for this reason that we refer to it regularly on this site.

While this guide provides basic information about the APA style, we highly recommend that you consult the APA style website for more in-depth guidance.

Reference Examples

The APA Reference Examples page is the authoritative source for information on how to cite and reference sources in your work. Follow the links below for more guidance on citing specific resources:

Textual Works Information in how to cite periodicals, books, reports and grey literature.
Data Information on how to reference publicly archived data or your own data.
Audiovisual Media Information on how to reference materials such as artwork, film and television, images and more.
Online Media Information on referencing online resources such as social media and webpages.

Official Guide to APA Style

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2020
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. UCL Libraries has both print and e-book versions of the guide.

APA Tutorials and Webinars

The Americal Psychological Association have produced a wide range of resources covering the basics of using APA. You might find the following resources useful if you are new to the APA style: