Plymouth Marjon University uses the 7th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual as its default referencing style. Please refer to the the Marjon APA Guidance when referencing your academic work (below), or otherwise consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition) or Official APA guidance.
Guidance for the users of the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual
The Official Marjon Guide to APA Referencing (7th edition)
The APA’s Quick Referencing Guidance
Please note that these guides are updated regularly as new queries come to light, so may be subject to change. It is recommended that you use this guide as an online PDF so you are always adhering to the latest guidance.
Other useful sources for referencing
Digital tools for effective referencing – Video Guide
Library Resources
APA (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.
Online Resources:
Official APA Referencing Guidance from the American Psychological Society
An overview from the APA style blog pages
Marjon Library Guide to APA style
An overview of APA style from EBSCO and accessed via Marjon Search Engine
The Purdue Owl Online Writing Lab
An excellent resource outlining lots of advice on using APA style for referencing