APA Citation Style

APA citation style is a format used for writing research papers and citing sources in the social sciences. It helps give credit to the original authors and allows readers to locate those sources. In APA, citations typically include the author's last name, publication year, title of the work, and publication details. For example, a book citation might look like: Author, A.A. (Year). *Title of the book*. Publisher. APA also emphasizes the use of in-text citations, which briefly reference the source within your writing. This style promotes clarity, consistency, and credibility in academic work.