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APA 7th edition is a writing and citation style created by the American Psychological Association. It is commonly used in the social sciences, education, business, and health fields. APA style provides guidelines for formatting papers, citing sources, and organizing references to ensure clarity and academic integrity.

The library provides citation guides for APA, MLA, and other academic styles. These guides include examples for books, journal articles, websites, and more. Students can also use citation management tools or contact a librarian for help with formatting and avoiding plagiarism.

APA 7th edition requires double spacing throughout the paper and 1-inch margins on all sides. Acceptable fonts include 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, or 10-point Lucida Sans Unicode. Page numbers should appear in the top right corner of each page.