There are thousands of citation styles, many of which are used by particular journals or are variations of major styles. APA Citation Style is frequently used in the social sciences and natural/physical sciences including nursing and other health sciences.
The first style rules were published in 1929, and the American Psychological Association has produced seven editions of the Publication Manual since then.
Use of a particular citation style in your writing accomplishes a couple of things. Because things are uniform and consistent between papers, readers can:
Focus on the ideas being presented rather than formatting
Scan works quickly for key points, findings, and sources
Citation styles also help you – the writer – avoid charges of plagiarism and lend credibility to your arguments.
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Open Access Week: March 4 – 8
Open Access Week highlights the global sharing of knowledge with the purpose of creating a more free and equitable society. The Library supports this through its efforts to offer discounts for article processing charges (APCs) and encourage open access (OA) publishing through its 15 transformative agreements. In 2023, the Library saved UT Southwestern authors over $719,000 in APCs.
The Library recently acquired two Meta Quest 3 headsets. These headsets include 3D Organon, a robust anatomy program with additional ultrasound, and quiz components. Whether new to the technology or looking to explore the anatomy resource, the devices are available for use on Fridays in the Library from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room E2.304 or by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please complete the Ask Us form.
Collecting UTSW’s historical records, in digital or physical format, ensures that they can be preserved and made accessible to researchers in the future. If you or your department has items that might be related to the history of UTSW, please reach out to archives@utsouthwestern.edu.
