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APA Style: Why Document Sources?

Why Document Sources?

APA Style

Documenting sources is an aspect of writing common to all academic fields.  

 

  • Authors need to have a standard way to refer to one another's work. 
  • Individuals and organizations have created standards, or rules to follow when when citing the works that influenced or otherwise contributed to their research
  • The American Psychological Association has created a set of rules to follow with citing your sources