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Psychology

A subject guide providing links to library resources available for psychology students and staff at the University of Essex.

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APA 7th edition is the Department of Psychology's referencing style. The style guide for APA 7th edition can be found on Cite Them Right. There are several variations of APA out there, so it's important to check your style guide to ensure you are using the correct version and format.

Open Cite Them Right: APA 7th edition


This short introductory video covers why referencing is important and how to reference different types of sources using APA 7th edition.

Check your understanding

Practice using APA 7th edition


Referencing tools

Referencing skills are a vital part of academic writing. Referencing incorrectly can be considered an academic offence. It is therefore crucial that you understand how to reference correctly and follow the guidelines set out by your department.

Explore the resources and referencing tools linked below to ensure you are on the right track when it comes to referencing.