FAQ: Where can I find the APA Style manual?

APA Style Manual

The Shapiro Library provides free access to a complete eBook version This link opens in a new windowThis link opens in a new window of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: the official guide to APA style, Seventh Edition (2020). 

The Shapiro Library also has a print copy This link opens in a new windowThis link opens in a new window of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. This is a Reference copy and must remain in the library.

The library provides free online access to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). However, please note that some courses may still request you to purchase your own copy. If you’d like to buy a personal copy, visit the Online Bookstore This link opens in a new windowThis link opens in a new window for details.

This link opens in a new windowAcademic Writer

Additionally, the APA Manual sections are integrated into Academic Writer-APA Academic Writer This link opens in a new window (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. link opens in a new window

Additional Resources

We also recommend the following resources for help with APA style:

• APA GuideThis link opens in a new window (Shapiro Library)
• APA Blog This link opens in a new window (APA)
• APA Style This link opens in a new window (APA)
• APA FAQs This link opens in a new window (Shapiro Library)
• The Concise APA Handbook: APA 7th Edition This link opens in a new window (eBook)

Disclaimer

This information is intended to be a guideline, please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.