EXS290 Evidence Based Practice Research Guide

APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the sciences and social sciences. Multiple copies of the latest edition (7th ed.) of the APA Publication Manual are available at the reference desk on the second floor of the library.

The following online sources provide APA guidelines on research paper format, citations, in-text citations and the reference page. Although these online sources provide guidelines based on the APA Publication Manual, refer to the actual published APA Publication Manual for accurate and precise formatting.

Tables and figures can be used to efficiently describe results or share data. APA provides guidelines and details for incorporating tables and figures into your work in chapter 7 of the APA Publication Manual (7th edition). Copies of the manual are available at both of the MCC Library reference desks. You can also refer to the APA Style website for details on incorporating tables and figures along with examples of tables and figures:

APA Style Tables & Figures

What are tables and figures?

• Tables share numerical values and/or textual information arranged in columns and rows.
• Figures is an umbrella term for any chart, graph, photograph, drawing, plot, infographic, or basically any illustration that is not a table.

Tables and figures can either be embedded within your text or placed on separate pages (one table or figure per page) after your References list.

Confused about APA style? No problem! The tutorial linked below will get you started and teach you the basics:

Basics of 7th Edition APA Style

This tutorial is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of APA Style^®. It shows users how to structure and format their work, recommends ways to reduce bias in language, identifies how to avoid charges of plagiarism, shows how to cite references in text, and provides selected reference examples.

Quick video on creating APA citations for scholarly articles by Humber Libraries