The American Psychological Association Publication Manual refers to a set of guidelines for writing and formatting academic papers mainly in the social sciences. The APA style is widely used in psychology, sociology, education, and other fields. It concerns the uniform use of elements such as:
The APA citation style is widely and globally recognized since it outlines the guidelines for documenting sources utilized in research papers.
It consists of two essential elements when citing any source:
These elements work together to acknowledge and attribute the sources referenced in the paper, facilitating access to and retrieval of the used material by others.
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association: the official guide to APA style by 