Writing Center FAQs: APA

What citation/format style does CSU Global use – MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.?

Answer: APA, 7th edition.

What is APA?

APA stands for the American Psychological Association, and it is one of the most common formatting and citation styles that is required for writing academic research papers.

Can I find a copy of the latest APA manual online in the library's collection?

Answer: No. APA won't license them APA manual as an eBook or online version to libraries. You'll have to purchase a copy of that manual. You can do that through APA, Amazon, or any other book source you like to use.

Are there any resources online at CSU Global that can help me with APA formatting?

Answer: Yes, the Writing Center has a great selection of resources online that can help you with this. The library also has a few tips at the Library Handouts page and the How To Videos/APA page.

You can also go to the APA Style website which provides examples for APA Style and Grammar Guidelines. For more information go to apastyle.apa.org

My instructor marked me down on APA. Where can I get help with APA?

See our APA Resources section. You can also make an appointment with a writing consultant for assistance with APA formatting and citations.