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Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number: Reference Stacks BF76.7 .P83 2020
ISBN: 9781433832154
Publication Date: 2019-10-01
The UMD Libraries has a copy of the APA Publication manual in the library collection.

Academic Writer Tutorial: Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style
Learn the basics of seventh edition APA Style using this free self-paced tutorial, including paper elements, format, and organization; academic writing style; grammar and usage; bias-free language; mechanics of style; tables and figures; in-text citations, paraphrasing, and quotations; and reference list format and order.

MLA/APA Comparison Guide (Handout)
This handout (provided by APA) compares APA Style and MLA style references for four common sources: journal articles, books, edited book chapters, and webpages.

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Avoiding Plagiarism Guide (Handout)
There are two common types of plagiarism: (a) improper use of someone else’s words and (b) improper use of someone else’s ideas. Both forms of plagiarism involve using someone else’s words or ideas without appropriately acknowledging the author or source. This two-page guide (provided by APA) walks students through common sources of plagiarism and how to avoid them.