Nursing
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APA Style
APA Style, currently in its 7th edition, is a citation protocol established by the American Psychological Association. This style was developed to ensure consistency and to provide style rules for scientific writing.
APA is most often used in the disciplines of:
- Social Sciences (including Psychology, Education, Sociology, Economics, Criminal Justice, etc.)
- Business
- Nursing
What does APA Style include?
- the format & structure of your paper
- how you cite other authors within the body of your paper
- how you compile a references page at the end of your paper
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- Pro Tips for APA Style in the SNHU Nursing Programs [pdf]This document details APA style considerations for nursing students from SNHU faculty.