Sociology

Resources for Learning about APA

• APA Tutorial - Interactive video walkthrough of APA formatting, created by Hunter's Rockowitz Writing Center.
• APA Handout - Comprehensive worksheet created by Hunter's Rockowitz Writing Center.
• University of Texas Writing Center Handouts - A large and useful repository of handouts covering everything from APA formatting to proper use of Oxford commas.
• APA Style Blog - Information and answers for unusual formats and citation questions.
• APA Tutorials and Webinars - Tutorials and webinars from the APA about APA 7th Edition.

Quick Guides for Formatting Citations Using APA

• Purdue OWL APA Guide - A guide to creating and understanding citations in APA format.
• APA Guide - Research guide with rules for citation and examples.
• APA Quick Reference Guide - Brief visual guide from the APA on formatting citations
• Excelsior OWL on APA - Another guide to creating and understanding citations in APA format.

Most databases offer the option to generate a citation based on the selected resource. This is often a helpful starting point, but not always entirely accurate. Be sure to check the database-generated citations before using them in your bibliography.

In an EBSCO database (like SocINDEX), the citation option will look like the image below. Click "Cite" to bring up the menu of citation formats shown.

In a ProQuest database (like ProQuest Social Sciences Premium Collection), the citation option will look like the image below. Click "Cite" to bring up the menu of citation formats shown.

Citation Tools - Too many citations to easily keep track? Try one of the four citation manager tools Hunter offers and supports:

•   Zotero
•   RefWorks
•   EndNote
•   Mendeley

Which Citation Tool is Right for Me? - Not sure which tool will be most useful? Check out this research guide for more information on each one's strengths and weaknesses.