Basics of Seventh Edition APA Style
Academic Writer is the APA's writing and referencing database. The tutorial below will teach you what you need to know to start referencing in APA 7th style:
For specific quick guides on topics like reference elements, creating a reference list, and formatting specific types of references, visit the database linked below. Tutorials are in the Learn tab under Quick Guides.
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Video Tutorials
For video tutorials on APA referencing, click on one of the titles below:
This video provides a brief introduction to referencing visual art using APA style, including how to format a caption when reusing a work or a portion of a work within your assignment.
Please note that some unit coordinators might prefer an abbreviated form for some assignments. Check with your unit coordinator to make sure you understand their requirements for each assessment.
If you are preparing a work for publication, including your PhD thesis, you may be required to request permission to use a work in addition to the requirement for referencing and copyright statements.
Referencing Assistance: Drop-ins and Workshops
If you have any questions about referencing, come along to an academic skills drop-in session, and a librarian will be able to assist you. No need to register.
Times and locations for drop-in sessions are available through the Academic Skills @ ECU community site on Blackboard. Most sessions run only during teaching weeks.
You may attend any drop-in session, not just the sessions for your course.
Workshops to learn referencing are run by the Library throughout the semester. If you're new to referencing or would like to become more proficient, then come along to a workshop. We will cover referencing basics, common pitfalls, and the most common reference types; we can also answer any referencing questions you might have.
The times and locations for workshops are available in the Academic Skills Workshops booklet linked below. You will need to register for online classes to receive the link, and some in-person classes require registration. If there is no registration link you are free just to come along.
- Academic Skills and Library Workshops Booklet Semester 2, 2024Full workshops booklet - go here to find the times and dates for all workshops, including the Academic Skills Centre workshops (such as paraphrasing, notetaking, and understanding assignment instructions). The booklet also includes an academic skills drop-in session schedule: go to a drop-in session for quick help with referencing.
The following materials (PowerPoint slides & video recording) come from our Academic Skills Workshops on Referencing. Check the notes for more information, and feel free to attend a live session if you have any questions to ask.
- Workshop Slides: Referencing APA 7thWorkshop slides for the 2021 APA 7th referencing workshops.
- ASW 2021 S1 Referencing in APA StyleVideo recording of one of our online workshops from last year. (Note that this session used slightly different slides to the ones linked above.)
Introduction to Paraphrasing
- Parphrasing without Plagiarising
This short video will explain paraphrasing, the steps to paraphrasing and tips to paraphrasing well to avoid plagiarising.
- Paraphrasing without Plagiarising
These are the slides used in the above video.