APA Style Manual

The APA Style Manual is a guide that outlines specific rules for writing and formatting documents in the social sciences. It provides standards for citing sources, organizing content, and presenting papers so that they are clear and professional. Common features include using in-text citations for references, a structured abstract, and a reference page at the end. APA style also emphasizes proper formatting—like using headings, margins, and font types—to ensure consistency and readability. Overall, it helps writers effectively communicate their research while giving credit to the original sources of information they use.