Practical Exercises for Learning the APA Standard 7th Edition from the Subject Management of Computerization

The rapid evolution of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) has generated changes in almost all aspects of society, and higher education is no exception, as traditional teaching methodologies have had to be transformed. Despite this, challenges persist in higher education regarding specific skills, such as proper citation of the APA 7th edition, which is crucial for academic integrity. Previous studies have found that traditional approaches show limitations in retention and practical transfer, specifically among first-year students. The objective was to design practical exercises to facilitate learning of the APA 7th edition among first-year students in the Agroindustrial Process Engineering program. The materials included interactive guides, the use of APA format templates, and digital tools that were integrated into real-life program projects. The results indicate that 92% of students managed to improve their citation and referencing accuracy, increasing the retention of technical standards by 40% compared to conventional methods. In conclusion, it can be stated that the use of ICT not only improves the technical understanding of the APA standard but also develops critical skills for professional academic production. This proposal proves scalable to other disciplines, highlighting the need to integrate digital tools into the teaching of methodological skills.