LibGuides: PSY 411 Biological Psychology: Cite Your Sources

New APA Database: Citing and Writing Help

Academic Writer (formerly APA Style Central) This link opens in a new window
For best results use Chrome or Firefox. Designed to help you master APA writing style and develop your writing and professional research skills. Includes how-to videos, self-quizzes, tests, reference examples, and sample papers.

Select Write to view 9 paper templates and sample papers. You will need to create an individual account to save your paper. Hover over Welcome in top right portion of screen. Click Log in. Create an account. Now select the paper template you wish to use. Begin by creating a title. You will be given the option to view several introductory videos on writing your paper. These videos are very helpful for first time users.

Select Learn to access short videos, sample papers and more. Click Go to Quick Guides for complete list of available videos. (If video does not automatically load, click the forward arrow in bottom right of video screen.) Here are a few samples of what's available:

Basic Setup

Alphabetizing the Reference List

Citing References In Text

APA Headings

Citation Help

APA Style Tutorial
"Designed for those who have no previous knowledge of APA Style®. It shows users how to structure and format their work, recommends ways to reduce bias in language, identifies how to avoid charges of plagiarism, shows how to cite references in text, and provides selected reference examples." (From site.)
Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Website maintained by the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University (OWL). Provides explanations and examples of APA, MLA, and Chicago citation guidelines as well as writing basics.
APA Style (American Psychological Association)
Includes: Basics of APA Style (tutorial), Quick Answers and easy access to APA Style blog. From the American Psychological Association, publisher of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, the official guide to APA formatting.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number: R 808.06615 P976 2020
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2019-10-01
The most recent edition will be located in the reference collection on the first floor of the John Esch library (Sheboygan campus) and at the front office of each Lakeland center. CAPP students can also consult their school or nearest public library.