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American Psychological Association (APA)

American Psychological Association Resources

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition by American Psychological Association
Call Number: Sguides 808.06615 P96, 2020 (Near Reference)
ISBN: 9781433832178
Publication Date: 2020
When you need that actual print source! APA Style is normally used in the social sciences, education, business and some communication fields.

APA Style Guide Website
Instructional aids and guidance from the American Psychological Association.
Citing A.I. in APA
This link takes you through how to cite ChatGPT and other forms of A.I. in APA style.

Citing ChatGPT Formula:

Author. (Date). Model Title (version) [Additional Descriptors]. URL

For ChatGPT, the descriptor is Large language model.

Citing ChatGPT Example:

OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

In-text ChatGPT citation example:

Parenthetical citation: (OpenAI, 2023)
Narrative citation: OpenAI (2023)

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

Purdue's Online Writing Lab commonly referred to as Purdue OWL is an online resource that supplements Purdue's writing lab. Over time it has become a go-to resource for faculty and students alike. If getting to Vogel to check out the APA Publication Manual can't happen, Purdue OWL is a wonderful online resource to use for your citation needs.

Associated Press (AP) Stylebook

Associated Press Stylebook 2020-2022 (55th Edition) by The Associated Press
Call Number: Permanent Reserve, Front Desk 808.06607 Ap1, 2020-2022
Publication Date: 2020
Associated Press style provides guidelines for news writing. Ask for the stylebook at the front desk to look up specifics.

AP Stylebook Website
The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law is a style and usage guide created by American journalists and the Associated Press.
AP Style Page from Purdue OWL
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) website supplements Purdue's Writing lab. Their AP Style page provides a brief introduction to style guidelines.

RefWorks

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Vogel Library provides access to RefWorks, a powerful citation management tool. Using a citation management tool will assist you in organizing and storing research articles and creating bibliographies. All faculty, students, and staff can set up a free RefWorks account:

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