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APA Style for Paper Formatting and Citations

Several disciplines and fields of study use APA style citations and you may be asked to cite in this style for your paper or assignment. Here are some helpful resources.

Student APA Style Papers

APA style 7th edition makes provisions for two types of papers: Student papers and Professional papers (i.e. aim is to publish your paper.) Typically, you will use a Student paper format. The main difference is there is NO "running head."

Other style preferences or paper sections (i.e. abstract, methods, etc.) may vary based on your professor or assignment type. Be sure to read all directions in your assignment and from your professor.

See the below example from PurdueOWL for a student paper format:

Sample Student Paper (Purdue OWL) Link opens to Purdue OWL's website. Provides a detailed example of a finished paper in APA style with comments. You can download a PDF copy.

Find Answers to Questions & Learn How to Cite with these resources for APA style

APA Style (Purdue OWL)
Purdue's Online Writing Lab (OWL)

Academic Writer (APA Style) This link opens in a new window
Academic Writer (APA Style) is a complete digital environment for APA Style and proper formatting. Use it to fully write your paper! Use the digital library of guides, videos, quizzes, samples, and more to master APA style.
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-Compose various types of research papers.
-Think and write like seasoned professionals.
-Master the application of APA Style.

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 7th Edition by American Psychological Association
Call Number: Reference Collection and Course Reserves
ISBN: 9781433832154
Publication Date: 2019

Quickguides (Provided by NCU & Academic Writer & created by the American Psychological Association)

Quick Reference Guide APA 7th Use this quick reference guide to find answers to the most common topics and basics of the style.
Concise Guide_Student Paper Checklist APA 7th Helpful checklist to use as you prepare your paper and ensure you have all of the sections you need. be aware some sections or parts of APA style may not be needed by your professor. Ask your professor when in doubt!
Creating a Reference List APA 7th Learn how to format your references in the list at the end of your paper.
Six Steps to Proper Citation APA 7th These six quick points will help you remember what you need to do to cite properly.
Heading Levels Student Paper Example APA 7th Use this example to learn how to format headings and sub-topic headings within a longer or complex paper. Remember, your professor may assign specific sections (i.e. a methods ) and you will want to know how to format all levels of headings.
eBooks and Finding Page Numbers
Use this guide to help you check if page numbers are available in an eBook. Includes "How to Cite With No Page Numbers" in a few common citation styles.

Learn Basics of APA Style 7th Edition with this video tutorial.

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APA Style for Data Set Citations & References
Example citations for various Data Set situations. Examples are for the References List.

Tests or Scale Citations & References
Example citations for various Test, Scale, or Inventory situations. Examples are for the References List.