Good news, APA has been updated! Depending on which class you take, you may be asked to use APA 6th or 7th. If you are not sure which style to use, consult with your instructor. While we construct our new guide to support the latest version of APA, please refer to our APA 7th guide.
Some of the big changes include punctuation, pronoun usage, inclusive language, and author citations. As always, the writing tutors can assist with citation styles.
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Old Way (APA 6th Edition) |
New Way (APA 7th Edition)
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The running head for the title page is different than the running head for subsequent pages |
The running head rules are “simplified,” and running heads are not required for student papers |
| The title page has only three elements | The title page has expanded to include the professor's name, the course number, course name, department, and date |
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A pronoun should reflect the same number as the noun it replaces |
The use of the singular “they” is endorsed |
| Type "Retrieved from" before copying and pasting a URL in your end references | The use of "Retrieved from" before a URL is no longer needed |
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The first in-text citation mentions up to five authors
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The first in-text citation of a work by more than two authors may list only the first author, followed by “et al.” |
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The reference section lists seven authors of a single work |
The reference section lists up to 20 authors for a single work |
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Book references disclosed publisher location |
Book references omit publisher location |
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Two spaces after a period to end a sentence is acceptable |
Use one space after a period, unless otherwise directed |
If you need assistance with APA writing and citation, the Writing Tutors in the Learning Commons on the third floor of the Library can assist you. They're here every weekday and are happy to help. Our APA Basics Guide covers quite a bit of information. We also have
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