APA 101: Start right with a Proper Title Page

Your APA 7 title page is your paper’s first impression — this quick guide shows exactly what to include and how to format it, and PERRLA can build it automatically.

Import .bib Files to PERRLA – Bring your library and research notes with you

Import .bib files from Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, and other tools into PERRLA to convert references and research notes into accurate APA, MLA, or Turabian citations in seconds.

APA Obscura: Even Emoji Have to Play by the Rules

Emojis are valid in APA 7 references – include the emoji itself when possible, or if you can’t, write the emoji’s name in square brackets (e.g., [grinning face emoji]) – and PERRLA will automatically format social-media references to follow these rules.

APA 101: Setting up your Student Research Paper

A great research paper starts with a great idea, but turning that idea into a successful student research paper begins with a correctly formatted document – this first APA 101 installment explains the difference between APA student and professional papers and reminds students to follow their instructor’s requirements first.

APA Obscura: That’s a Lot of Authors

APA 7’s rules for works with large author lists: include all authors in references up to 20, but for 21 or more list the first 19, an ellipsis, and the final author; in-text citations still use et al.

Organizing Your Thoughts Before Final Papers are Due

Beat end-of-semester stress by outlining your research paper. Learn how to structure your introduction, body, and conclusion, place evidence, and use PERRLA to streamline the writing process.

We're Making a Change to Renewal Pricing

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.

Exciting Progress on Our Google Docs Add-On: A PERRLA Update

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.

Consider the Source – Why AI Outputs Need Vetting in Academic Research

AI-generated text can fabricate information and even pollute future models, so researchers must vet sources carefully and prioritize academic integrity when using or citing LLMs.

How PERRLA Supports Academic Integrity (without replacing the work)

PERRLA supports integrity-friendly workflows without replacing the intellectual work students must do.

Academic Tone & Voice – Sound Smart without Sounding like a Robot

Academic tone is about clarity, precision, and evidence – not sounding robotic.

Fall Dev Update: Google Docs is on the Way!

PERRLA’s Fall development priorities with a focus on the first-phase Google Docs integration.

Beginner's Guide to APA Citations

If you're new to APA Style, learning how to cite your sources can feel overwhelming – but it doesn't have to be.

Prove Your Paper is Yours: Using PERRLA’s Version History

And So It Goes...

What's New: Summer Feature Roundup

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How to Structure a College Paper (without Falling Apart)

How to Cite ChatGPT (and other Generative AI Tools) in APA Style

Why Professors Shouldn’t Be Teaching APA in Class

How to Paraphrase like a Pro and Avoid Plagiarism

A Quick Guide to Formatting the References Page in APA 7 Style