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The following are instructional aids for the seventh edition Publication Manual, Concise Guide to APA Style, and Mastering APA Style Student Workbook. They can be used in homes, classrooms, libraries, or anywhere you are learning or teaching APA Style.
These instructional aids are in PDF format and include
- guides to introduce writers to APA Style or provide a brief overview of specific topics
- checklists to use during the writing process
- interactive activities to improve APA formatting or writing
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General Seventh Edition
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Paper Format
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In-Text Citations
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Reference List
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- APA Style Guide to Common Reference Examples
- APA Style References Formatting Activity (.docx)
- APA Style Reference Guide for Journal Articles, Books, and Edited Book Chapters
- APA Style Scaffolded Reference Elements Worksheet
- Creating an APA Style Reference List Guide
- Journal Article Reference Checklist

Mechanics of Style and Writing Style
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Mastering APA Style Student Workbook
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