College success

APA resources to empower instructors to support their students' transition to campus

These resources are designed to empower instructors to support their students' transition to campus, both academically and personally. They help foster a sense of belonging, promote mental health and well-being, and encourage engagement in university life. Additionally, these tools have been designed to help instructors support their students in developing critical thinking and study skills, assist students in clarifying their purpose and direction, and provide a strong foundation for college success.

APA higher ed webinars

Teaching Strategies for Today’s First-Year Students opens in new window

How educators can support students through the challenges commonly faced in the first year of college

Cracking the Code to Motivating First-Year Students opens in new window

What science tells us about student motivation in higher education

How to Survive and Thrive in Higher Education opens in new window

How educators can support their students in developing better problem-solving skills

First Year Writing in APA Style opens in new window

Strategies to help students new to APA Style understand how to become clear, concise, and inclusive writers

Pushing the Boundaries of Critical Thinking in an Era of Generative AI opens in new window

How to use generative AI tools to our advantage to encourage critical thinking skills

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Managing Digital Distractions

Classroom policies on technology are needed now more than ever

Five Ways to Boost Student Motivation

A framework for creating motivationally supportive learning environments

Statistical Literacy and the News

New activity added to APA Project Assessment to familiarize students with the ways scientific research is discussed in the news

Disability as a DEI Concern in Teaching

Important information for teaching about disability issues

Study Like a Champ

Study Like a Champ opens in new window

This book debunks myths about studying and provides practical tips for more effective studying

Study Like a Champ First Year Challenges webinar opens in new window

How instructors can help foster good study skills and other beneficial habits for today’s first-year college students

Study Like a Champ Digital Distractions webinar opens in new window

How educators can support effective studying in first-year students and beyond, despite a world of technological distractions

Study Like a Champ Thrival Guide opens in new window

Dr. Regan A.R. Gurung’s visual syllabus designed to engage students further in the learning process

Other college success books from APA

Motivation Myth Busters

This book challenges common myths about motivation, and offers readers science-backed strategies for successfully motivating themselves and others

Solving Modern Problems with a Stone-Age Brain

This book uses stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology to present a systematic new way to thrive in the modern world

How to Write a Lot

Practical, light-hearted advice to help academics become more productive writers

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition

An indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing

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APA Style

APA Style for Beginners opens in new window

Your gateway to getting started with APA Style, the writing style that helps you communicate clearly, precisely, and inclusively

Inclusive Language Guide opens in new window

Handout summarizing APA’s guidance on using inclusive language to describe people with dignity and respect

Avoiding Plagiarism Guide opens in new window

Handout explaining how to understand and avoid plagiarism

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