Style Guides and Examples
- APA Style: Citing Your Sources Guide 7th edIncludes APA basics, details, and in-text citation examples.
- APA Style Guide to Electronic ReferencesExamples reflect standards published in the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
- APA - Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)This resource, revised according to the 7th edition of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page.
- Purdue OWL APA Formatting and Style Guide 7th editionThis resource presents a list of important differences between the sixth and seventh editions. It reflects the most recent printing of the manual as of January 2020.
- APA WebsiteIncludes tutorials and answers to frequently asked questions.
- Sample PapersSample papers with detailed examples on how to format and structure every aspect of your paper.
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Video Tutorials
- The Basics of APA Style Video TutorialShort introductory video tutorial on the basic elements of APA. Includes links to sample papers.
- Purdue (OWL) Video TutorialsShort video tutorials on formatting in Microsoft Word and reference list basics.
Academic Writer
- Academic Writer This link opens in a new windowAcademic Writer (formerly APA Style CENTRAL) combines learning and teaching tools, writing and content processing technology, and full integration of APA's Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Slated to transition to 7th edition updates in August 2020.
Citation Management Tools
- Citation Management Software GuideHow to use citation management software. Includes EndNote, EndNote Web, RefWorks, and Mendeley.
- Son of Citation Machine This link opens in a new windowTool that helps you put references into the correct citation format, which you can then copy and paste into your paper.
- Mendeley Reference Management Software TutorialThis self-paced tutorial will go over how to install and use Mendeley Reference Management Software.
Writing Literature Reviews
- Literature ReviewsThe Writing Center at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has created a succinct handout that explains what a literature review is and offer insights into the form and construction of a literature review in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
- Review Articles (Health Sciences) GuideIdentifies the difference between a systematic review and a literature review. Connects to tools for research, writing, and publishing.
Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy: The Matrix Method by Publication Date: 2017Health Sciences Literature Review Made Easy: The Matrix Method, Fifth Edition describes the practical and useful methods for reviewing scientific literature in the health sciences. The goal of this text is to serve as a resource for students who need a practical, step-by-step set of instructions for how to organize, conduct, and write a synthesis of literature on a topic of their choice.- Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review byCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, LB 1047.3 B725s 2012
- Documenting your searchThis resource provides guidance on how to document and save database search strategies.
Writing
Writing and Publishing in Medicine by A "how to" guide to effective writing in the medical sciences.
- USC - The Writing CenterThe Writing Center provides university-wide writing support.
- Grant Writing: How to Build Credibility with Your Budget NarrativeGrants.gov blog that contains grant writing tips and links to other resources.