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When instructors ask you to write in APA Style, they are referring to the editorial style that many of the social and behavior sciences have adopted to present material in the field. Retrieved from http://www.apastyle.org/about-apa-style.aspx

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APA (American Psychological Association) Citation Style was first developed 80 years ago by social scientists seeking to establish sound standards of communication.  Since that time, it has been adopted by leaders in many fields and has been used by writers around the world.
American Psychological Association. (n. d.). About APA style. APA Style. Retrieved from http://www.apastyle.org/about-apa-style.aspx