APA guides and resources
The following APA resources will help you cite in-text, create a reference list, and format your paper.
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APA blog - Nursing student referencesContains reference examples for clinical practice for nurses.
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APA Style for Nurses: Top 5 Types of Sources Cited by Nursing Students [video]Reviews the top five common types of sources, that nursing students use in their assignments.
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APA Style website: Handouts and GuidesInstructional aids for the seventh edition Publication Manual, Concise Guide to APA Style, and Mastering APA Style Student Workbook.
Citation help from Student Learning Services
Student Learning Services provides in-depth help with citation.
- Attend an MLA or APA workshop (registration is required).
- Complete the self-paced online APA tutorial, available on D2L. Click here then select “Enroll in Course” to get started. (Make sure you’re logged in using @mtroyal.ca credentials.)
- Book a one-on-one appointment to meet with a Learning Strategist online or in person.
Citing images in APA
Using images in your assignments
Do you have the right to use the image?
✔ In-class presentations: You can usually use and cite images found online.
✔ Public or online presentations: Use only images with explicit reuse permissions (e.g., Creative Commons–licensed images such as CC BY).
- Always check with your instructor if you are unsure whether an image is appropriate.
- Before using any image, do a reverse image search (e.g., TinEye) to confirm it wasn’t copied illegally from a commercial site.
How does your instructor want you to cite the image?
- Some instructors require a full figure citation (figure number, title, and note, per APA 7th ed.).
- Others may accept a simple in-text or parenthetical citation below the image, e.g., (Smith, 2015).
- Because expectations differ, always confirm citation format with your instructor.
Posters and slides: Include in-text citations near each image and a reference list (either on the poster or on a separate page, depending on assignment requirements).
