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Education Library Research for Graduate Students : Write

This guide will provide information on how to find a variety of resources in the library catalog, databases, and the web to help you with your education-related research.

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APA Style Guides

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

  • Also known as the APA Style Manual, this work provides helps readers navigate the complex set of rules that govern the APA Style.
  • While there are numerous copies in the UW Library system, many recommend grad students purchase a copy for what is likely to be frequent use.
  • Significant rule changes accompanied publication of the 6th Edition in 2010, so be sure to use an up-to-date copy.

APA Style Guide to Electronic References

  • This guide (in PDF format) offers up-to-date information on formatting electronic references in APA style.
  • Among the new examples are dissertations and theses; bibliographies; curriculum and course material; reference materials, including Wikis; general interest media and alternative formats such as audio podcasts, blog posts and video blog posts.
  • It outlines the key elements to include in references to electronic sources, with numerous examples.

Other Writing Resources

Subject Guide