Learning Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Correctly construct citations in the APA format
Use the proper format for in-text citations within your final product
Correctly build a References page for your research
Click each item's “Access” button to open and view it in a new window. If you are off-campus, you will be taken to the CCAC login page to sign in.
Tutorials will have navigation links across the top that you will use to advance through the pages. They
will look similar to this:
After completing the tutorial, close the browser tab or window to return back to this page.
APA style, developed by the American Psychological Association, is used for hard sciences and social sciences, including education. APA uses parenthetical citations within the text and a corresponding bibliography or references list at the end of the paper.
What is a DOI?
A DOI, Digital Object Identifier, is a unique code used to permanently identify an article or document and link to it on the web. (It's kind of like your CCAC ID number which is only associated with you!)
What if there isn't a DOI?
No DOI? Just use the URL associated with the article!
Union University: Using APA Style for References and Citations Video Tutorial
View our concise APA Style handout (PDF).
Many of the Library Databases provide Citation assistance for the articles. In the Tools area located on the Detailed Record page and the Article page, look for features like "Cite" or "Cite Now!
Do a final check to make certain that the citation has correct formatting, punctuation and content!
NoodleTools is an online tool for creating works cited lists. Use it with MLA, APA, or Chicago styles. It helps you create your citations, and generates your bibliography. Create folders and store citations for multiple projects.
CCAC provides NoodleTools to current students, faculty and staff. Email library@ccac.edu if you have any questions. Show me how
APA Style - Excelsior Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Includes resources to help you learn about formatting references, writing in-text citations, creating title pages, and more.
