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APA 101: Formatting a Book Reference

In APA 7, book references have four main components: author, date, title, and source. While there are many variations of this formula, this brief tutorial on formatting a basic book reference is a helpful place to start.

APA (American Psychological Association) Style is a standardized system for formatting academic papers and citing sources widely used in the social sciences. Founded almost a century ago, the association published its first style guide in 1929 to bring consistency to scientific writing. It is now in its 7th edition.

APA Obscura: There's a Citation in This Quotation

If you find the perfect quotation for your research paper, but there's a citation inside the quoted work, don't fret. You can still include the quotation in your paper by following a couple of simple guidelines.

From the PERRLA Newsletter: Something Big is Coming & Two Updates You'll Love Right Now

Check out the latest announcements and updates from the March 2026 newsletter, including Tags in PERRLA Online, an upgrade to PERRLA's Google Chrome Extension, and details on a new Institutional Affiliate Program.

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