APA
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n. Stands for American Psychological Association. A set of rules for writing references in academic papers. You follow these rules so your bibliography looks correct and consistent.
n. Abbreviation for American Psychological Association. The style guide published by the American Psychological Association, governing citation and formatting in social sciences.
Check the APA style guide for formatting rules.
The professor returned my essay with notes on my APA citations.
Adhering strictly to APA conventions ensures that academic arguments are grounded in verifiable, properly attributed sources.