APA 7th is an author-date referencing style used in many subject areas. It is based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition.
This guide is designed for students completing assessments at Curtin University. If you are publishing (e.g., a journal article or PhD thesis), you should consult the official APA manual as requirements may differ.
What is referencing?
Referencing is a standard way to acknowledge sources of information you use in your assessments or research. It identifies the source clearly so others can find it, avoids plagiarism by giving credit to the original author and supports your ideas and arguments with evidence.
A printable APA 7th referencing guide is available on the UniSkills downloads page.
Note on assignment formatting
Please check your unit outline/Blackboard for assessment formatting requirements (such as fonts, headers, spacing, word counts etc.) and assessment cover sheets. PhD and Masters by research students should consult the relevant publication manual for formatting information.
This short interactive tutorial and quiz should take 10-15 minutes to complete.