APAstil

APAStil, the Turkish term for APA Style, is a citation and formatting system developed by the American Psychological Association for writing in the social and behavioral sciences. It standardizes structure, references, and language to promote clarity and reproducibility in scholarly work. The style has evolved through several editions, with the 7th edition (released in 2019) being the current widely used version.

Formatting basics in APAStil include 1-inch margins, double-spaced text, and a readable font such as Times New Roman 12 pt or alternatives allowed by the edition (for example, Calibri 11 or Arial 11). A title page is often required, and professional papers may include a running head. The References page lists all sources cited and uses a hanging indent, with entries organized alphabetically by the surname of the first author.

In-text citations follow an author–date approach, for example (Jones, 2020). For works with two authors, both names are included; for three or more authors, the first author’s surname is followed by et al. Direct quotations require a page or paragraph number when available. Paraphrased material is cited as well, but without a quote marker.

Reference entries provide full details of sources: author names, publication year, title, and source (such as publisher or journal). DOIs or URLs are included when available. Common formats cover books, journal articles, and websites, with specific punctuation, capitalization, and ordering rules.

APAStil also emphasizes bias-free language, ethical reporting, and clear, precise writing. It is widely used in academic writing, education, and research within the social sciences.