Adhering to “APA formatting” means that you will follow the writing rules and guidelines established by the American Psychological Association. This style of writing is commonly used in the social sciences but can also be used in business.
The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University has created a helpful APA Formatting and Style Guide that will show you how to properly create citations and references for both print and non-print sources. In addition, you will find instructions for formatting your entire paper.