APA
Definition
APA (American Psychological Association) is a citation style commonly used in the social sciences. It provides guidelines for formatting academic papers, citing sources, and creating reference lists.
Analogy
Think of APA as the fashion police for your research paper. Just like how fashion rules help you present yourself professionally, APA rules help you present your research in a clear and organized manner.
Related terms
MLA: A citation style commonly used in the humanities that also provides guidelines for formatting papers and citing sources.
In-text citation: A brief reference within the body of your paper that indicates the source of information.
Reference list: A detailed list at the end of your paper that includes all the sources cited in your work.
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