The DNP program requires the use of APA Style (7th ed.) for formatting papers and references. Below are links to in-depth resources on APA Style as well as some basic examples of in-text citations and reference list entries for common resource types.
Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association
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The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process-from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make a impact with their work.
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| This tutorial is designed for writers new to APA Style. Learn the basics of seventh edition APA Style, including paper elements, format, and organization; academic writing style; grammar and usage; bias-free language; mechanics of style; tables and figures; in-text citations, paraphrasing, and quotations; and reference list format and order. | |
| The APA Style blog, covering all things 7th edition. | |
| The style and grammar guidelines pages present information about APA Style as described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition and the Concise Guide to APA Style, Seventh Edition. | |
| A handy guide to APA style including citation and documentation using APA Style (7th ed.) from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL). | |
| Another handy guide to citation and documentation using APA Style (7th ed.) from from the Excelsior Online Writing Lab (OWL). |
Citing reference works in APA format (7th edition) is much like citing a chapter in an edited book.
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General Format |
Author. (Year). Title of entry. In Title of reference work (# ed, pp. ##-##). Publisher. DOI or URL.
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| Example (Print): | American Psychological Association. (2015). Mood induction. In APA dictionary of psychology (2nd ed., p. 667). |
| Example (Electronic): | American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Just-world hypothesis. In APA dictionary of psychology. Retrieved January 18, 2020, from https://dictionary.apa.org/just-world-hypothesis |
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General Format |
Lastname, A. B. (Year). Title of book. Publisher Name. DOI Link or URL.
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| Example (Print): | Sapolsky, R. M. (2017). Behave: The biology of humans at our best and worst. Penguin Books. |
| Example (Electronic): | Jackson, L. M. (2019). The psychology of prejudice: From attitudes to social action (2nd ed.). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000168-000. |
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General Format |
Lastname, A. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), pp. # - #. DOI link.
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| Example (Electronic): | Grady, J. S., Her, M., Moreno, G., Perez, C., & Yelinek, J. (2019). Emotions in storybooks: A comparison of storybooks that represent ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 8(3), 207–217. https://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000185 |
See below for basic guidance on citing websites in APA format (7th edition) . For more information on citations, see Purdue OWL's guide to APA Format.
The basic format for citing content from a website for a group or organization is:
Organization name. (Year, Month Date). Title of page. Site name. URL.