A Quick Guide to Formatting the References Page in APA 7 Style
Learn how to format an APA References page the right way – from spacing and indenting to punctuation and order. No stress, no confusion – just clear, simple steps.
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We need to update our renewal pricing – active subscriptions will keep their current rate as long as they remain active, but expired accounts that renew after Jan 15, 2026 will pay current pricing.
PERRLA’s development team is ~75% complete on the Google Docs Add-On, prioritizing core capabilities and a rearchitected reference engine to guarantee identical citation and formatting behavior across platforms. We're targeting an early-2026 release with incremental updates through the year to reach full feature parity.
AI-generated text can fabricate or amplify false information, and future models may learn from those errors. This post explains the risks of AI “hallucinations” and poisoned training data, cites recent research on the problem, and reaffirms PERRLA’s commitment to academic integrity – offering practical guidance on using and citing AI responsibly.
PERRLA helps protect & teach academic integrity by handling citation mechanics, maintaining version history, and encouraging transparent research documentation. Faculty focus on assessing students’ thinking and use of sources, not the mechanics of formatting. PERRLA supports integrity-friendly workflows without replacing the intellectual work students must do.
Academic tone is about clarity, precision, and evidence – not sounding robotic. This post breaks down tone versus voice, offers concrete rules (active vs passive, hedging, specificity), assignment-specific advice, quick edit tips, and a short exercise to sharpen your academic writing.
This update outlines PERRLA’s Fall development priorities with a focus on the first-phase Google Docs integration – document creation, reference management, citation creation, Research Notes, and Heading Styles. The release is intentionally focused on stability and core workflows, with additional features planned based on user feedback.
If you're new to APA Style, learning how to cite your sources can feel overwhelming – but it doesn't have to be. This guide breaks down when and how to use in-text citations in APA format, with clear examples and tips to help you avoid plagiarism and cite like a pro.
Writing takes time, and you’ve put in the work. PERRLA doesn’t just help with citations: it helps you show your professors that effort. Next time you’re asked, “Did you really write this?” you can show the proof.
A final few notes from Cliff as he enjoys the freedom of retirement & an introduction to the new PERRLA owners – Joey & Graysen.
Recap the latest features added to PERRLA over the summer, including support for Word for Web, a new “I’m Finished!” tool for clean paper submissions, cloud backups, and a fully accessible Reference Library inside Word. It’s everything students need to write, cite, and turn in papers with less stress and more confidence.
Formatting a Works Cited page in MLA 9 is easier than it looks – once you know the rules. This guide walks you through everything you need, from spacing and indents to source order and punctuation, so you can cite with confidence.
Learn how to structure a college paper with a clear introduction, organized body paragraphs, and a strong conclusion. This guide walks you through each part with examples and tips to keep your writing focused and effective.
Learn how to properly cite ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in APA format. This guide covers in-text citations, reference entries, how to document AI use transparently, & how to use PERRLA to cite ChatGPT.
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Professors shouldn’t have to spend class time teaching the mechanics of APA formatting. This post explores why it’s more important to teach the purpose behind citations – like academic rigor and source credibility.
Paraphrasing is a key academic skill – but it’s easy to get wrong. This post shows you how to paraphrase effectively, avoid plagiarism, and cite your sources with confidence. Quick tips, clear examples, and a little help from PERRLA make it simple.