ABOUT THE BOOK The American Psychological Association (APA) has a writing style that aids in creating consistency in the format of papers, both for students and professionals. The APA style is a set of guidelines for formatting, citing and styling research papers, academic coursework, and also for publication. The latest edition, which is the 7th edition, contains updates on the 6th edition and the authoritative formatting system for now. This guide can assist you with the rudiments of getting your paper formatted, citing sources within the text of your paper, and providing examples and tips on how to make entries into your reference list. It also will help you properly present your tables and figures and explain to you how to avoid plagiarism.