This particular style is established by the American Psychological Association (APA), and used by professionals in Psychology and many other sciences.
APA is now in a 7th edition. Details can be found through the following links:
Cite Them Right Online (Bloomsbury Publishers) also uses the 7th Edition of the APA style:
- Login via the top right link if prompted and enter 'University of Birmingham'
- Find ‘APA 7th’ under ‘Choose Referencing Style’
Using the APA style of referencing, you must acknowledge the source within the text by citing the author’s last name and date of publication in parentheses, e.g. (Jones, 2015). Moreover, you must give full details of each item in an alphabetical reference list at the end of your assignment. You may also include a bibliography, although it is not a necessity.
As of the creation of these guidelines, the courses at the University that use the APA style include Psychology and some modules within Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences. If you are still not completely sure which referencing style to use, consult your tutor. Undergraduates (UG) and taught postgraduate students (PGT) can contact the Academic Skills Centre, and research students and academics can contact the Research Skills Team.
