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APA Style Manual is an online, full-text version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Available on- and off-campus, this institution-wide resource provides every student with cover-to-cover access to the most widely used academic writing style guide in the world.

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Features of the APA Style Manual

• Cover-to-cover digital access to the latest edition of the Publication Manual 

• Unlimited seats for institution-wide use on- and off-campus, on any device

• Intuitive tools to search, highlight, and annotate content

• Quick guides that present Publication Manual content in an approachable and engaging way

• Content and design are mobile-responsive and optimized for accessibility

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APA Style Manual support my users?

RESEARCHERS

Equips researchers with tools to ensure they are complying with ethical and publishing guidelines, ultimately encouraging publication.

STUDENTS

Guarantees 24/7 access to the only comprehensive and authoritative reference text for APA Style, at no cost to students, allowing students to quickly and easily explore Publication Manual content to inform their writing process and paper formatting.

WRITING CENTERS

Provides a resource that supports the majority of patrons, improving student success and institutional outcomes

EDUCATORS

Strengthens educators' ability to stay up-to-date on APA Style guidelines so that they can effectively teach the foundations of scholarly writing, grade accurately, and refer students to a single authoritative resource without access restrictions.