What does APA stand for, and why is it used in college writing? (2024)

APA stands for:

• The American Psychological Association, which is an organization that compiled a set ofstyle rules for academic writing.
• For more information on how it started, go to theAbout APA Style page on the APA Style Blog.

APA is used in college writing because:

• It provides a uniform standard of each section of a research paper.
• The rules ensure clear and consistent presentation of papers.
• The format helps ensure the sources are cited by standard guidelines.

For more information on how to use APA, go to the APA Help guide.

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