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Citing generative AI in APA Style: Part 3—Is AI “allowed” in APA Style?
Guidance on whether AI is “allowed” in APA Style (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity).
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Do you have questions about APA Style? Don’t be afraid to ask!
How to alphabetize “a,” “an,” and “the” in APA Style references
APA Style ignores the three nonsignificant words (“a,” “an,” and “the”) at the beginning of an author name for the purposes of alphabetizing.
Why titles have sentence case capitalization in APA Style references
Why do APA Style references use sentence case for article titles and book titles? The answer takes us back to the 1929 origins of APA Style and a guideline that continues to have practical advantages today.
Introducing the Concise Guide to APA Style (7th ed.)
The Concise Guide to APA Style (7th ed.) is designed for students in high school or college who are writing their first APA Style papers and need to know the fundamentals.
Which edition of a book should you cite?
Whether quoting or paraphrasing, you should include a reference for only the edition of the book that you’re actually using.
How to create an APA Style reference for a canceled conference presentation
To help slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), officials have canceled many public events, including conferences and conventions. This has raised a question for researchers who were planning to present.
How many names to include in an APA Style reference
For a work with up to 20 authors, include all the names in the reference. When the work has 21 or more authors, include only the first 19 names, an ellipsis, and the final name.
Shortened URLs in APA Style references
The guidance in Section 9.36 about shortened URLs is (a) optional and (b) applicable only to references that include a long or complex URL.
