APA

Definition

APA (American Psychological Association) is a citation style commonly used in the social sciences. It provides guidelines for formatting academic papers, citing sources, and creating reference lists.

Related terms

MLA: A citation style commonly used in the humanities that also provides guidelines for formatting papers and citing sources.

In-text citation: A brief reference within the body of your paper that indicates the source of information.

Reference list: A detailed list at the end of your paper that includes all the sources cited in your work.