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Workshops
The Library's Student Learning Commons provides a wide range of workshops, consultations, and self-guided research strategy tips for undergraduates.
For Graduate Student workshops and services, check out the Library's Graduate Research Commons.
Citing
APA 7th edition resources
Note: APA released the 7th edition of the APA Style Guide in late 2019. This is the first new edition in 10 years.
Please confirm with your individual instructors which APA edition (6th and/or 7th) is acceptable for your classes: this may vary by instructor-by-instructor.
SFU Library's Guide to APA, 7th edition
Notable to Changes to APA Style (infographic) and a quick guide to APA style , both by College of Dupage Library
Print copies of the APA 7th edition at SFU Library
The official APA Style Blog (7th edition - current)
APA's Introduction to the 7th edition
APA 7th edition guide to Bias-Free Language
Need to cite Twitter, Facebook, or some other non-traditional format? Search the official APA Style Blog for tricky citation questions. It covers many citation problems not addressed in the print manual.
- The official APA Style Blog (7th edition - current from late 2019 onwards)
- The official APA Style Blog -6th edition (archived)
Need a DOI when citing electronic versions of articles? Use crossref.org to search for DOIs in one place.
6th edition blog highlights (archived):
- Missing Pieces: How to Write an APA Style Reference Even Without All the Information
- How to Cite Something You Found on a Website in APA Style
- Citing Paraphrased Information in APA Style
Legal citation
The APA guide recommends you use the legal style manual of your country to cite its respective legal source. The Canadian style guide for legal citation is the Canadian Guide to Uniform Legal Citation, also known as McGill style. The latest edition is the 2018 (9th) edition.
Please confirm with your instructor on his or her citation style preferences, as the use of APA and McGill styles will be instructor-specific in the Criminology department.
- Legal Citation: Legal Research materials (from Queen's University)
- Law: Legal Citation Guide (from UBC Law Library)
- Canadian Guide To Uniform Legal Citation [print]
Citation management
Use Citation management software to store your references online, and create properly formatted bibliographies with in-text citations or footnotes.
Copyright
Copyright at SFU: FAQs for all students
Copyright infographic: Decision tree
Library research tutorials
View the Library's self-directed tutorials and guides. Popular ones include Start Your Research Here, What is a Scholarly Journal?, and What is Plagiarism?
Reading
How to read a paper by S. Keshav
How to read a book by Paul N. Edwards
Writing
The Student Learning Commons provides assistance and numerous, helpful writing handouts.
Finding Topics with an Issue for Effective Persuasive Writing -- Great video co-authored by an SFU Librarian on persuasive writing.
Plagiarism
The unacknowledged use of other people's ideas or work, whether intentional or unintentional, is a serious academic offense. Plagiarism can be avoided through careful work habits. Learn more through the SFU Library's plagiarism guide and take our interactive tutorial Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism to test your knowledge.