Collins Memorial Library: PSYC 200: Writing and Thinking in Psychology: Writing & Citing

Citation & Writing Guides

Papers written for Psychology classes follow the format and style set forth by the American Psychological Association in their Publication Manual.
References also follow the citation format set forth by the APA. Copies of the manual can be found in the library and at CWLT.

There are also many online tools available that may be helpful. Listed here are a select few.

APA Formatting and Style Guide from OWL the Purdue Online Writing Lab.
APA Style site of the American Psychological Association.
- Free tutorials from APA.
Collins Library Quick Guides:
- APA Style

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by American Psychological Association
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020 Reserves (Circulation Desk)
Publication Date: 2019
The 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is the style manual of choice for writers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences. Well-known for its authoritative and easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, and tone that will result in strong, simple, and elegant scientific communication.
Undergraduate Writing in Psychology by R. Eric Landrum
Call Number: BF76.7 .L36 2008
Publication Date: 2008
This book takes readers step-by-step through crafting research questions or theses; executing library database searches; analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing literature; and drafting specific parts of a paper.
APA Style Simplified by Bernard C. Beins
Call Number: Click on the title above for online access.
Publication Date: 2012
This is a compact but comprehensive guide to writing clearly and effectively in APA style. Demonstrates how to write objective scientific research papers using interesting prose Incorporates guidelines from the 6 th edition of the APA publication manual Explores how to develop ideas, connect them to what others have written, and express them clearly Discusses the differences between written, oral, and poster presentations and offers instructions for applying APA style to each

Citing Sources

Citations are key to participating in the scholarly community. They are a way to converse with other scholars, but they also:

Give fair credit to others for their ideas, creations, and expressions.
Back up claims and statements.
Provide a way for an interested reader to learn more.
Support academic integrity.

Consult Citation Tools to learn more about different citation styles. Collins Library also supports two knowledge management tools: RefWorks and Zotero.

Sound Writing

Sound Writing is the official writing handbook on campus, written by student writing advisors and specifically tailored to the needs of Puget Sound students and their faculty.

In addition to supporting the development of successful academic writing skills, Sound Writing also includes sections on research methods, writing in the disciplines, and more.

Sound Writing provides help with three citation styles: MLA, APA, and Chicago (notes & bibliography).

Current Edition: 2020

Get Help at CWL

The Center for Writing & Learning (CWL), located in Howarth 109, offers students opportunities to get help on all aspects of the writing process. Services include:

Writing Advisors who are selected through a rigorous application process and who are specially trained to help students get started on a paper, organize their thoughts, or improve their editing skills.
Peer Tutors in a wide range of subjects who are nominated by professors in their disciplines and who are specially trained to help students individually or in small groups.
Language Partners who work with multilingual students to help them navigate the conventions and quirks of academic English writing.
Academic Consultants who are specially trained to help students improve their time management skills, organization, study skills, and test-taking strategies.