FAQ: Where can I find the APA Style manual?
APA Style Manual
The Shapiro Library has three print copies This link opens in a new window of the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association: the official guide to APA style, Seventh Edition (2020). They are all Reference copies and must remain in the library.
Please note that there are many courses that require you to purchase the official manual. Please check the SNHU Online Bookstore This link opens in a new window for details.
Additionally, the APA Manual sections are integrated into Academic Writer-APA Academic Writer (available in the Shapiro Library's A-Z list), from the American Psychological Association, is designed to support the development of long-lasting writing skills. Developed by the creators of APA Style®, this powerful resource guides users who have questions about how to conduct research, structure their papers, and format what they write. Academic Writer’s self-paced learning modules, reference building tools, and guided writing center support libraries and writing centers to facilitate academic success by training students to build a strong writing foundation.
The Concise APA Handbook: APA 7th Edition
This is not the official APA Style Manual, but we recommend this eBook, which is available through our eBook Collection - EBSCO database:
The Concise APA Handbook: APA 7th Edition
Additional Resources
We also recommend the following resources for help with APA style:
- APA Guide (Shapiro Library)
- APA Blog This link opens in a new window (APA)
- APA Style This link opens in a new window (APA)
- APA FAQs (Shapiro Library)
Disclaimer
This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.