UPDATED: Video Tutorials on APA 7th. ed.
UPDATED: APA Basics and Sample Student Papers
This American Psychological Association tutorial introduces students to APA Style, including formatting papers, citing sources, and references.
TITLE PAGE
For student papers, the first page of an APA style paper is the title page. This should include in order:
- Title of paper, capitalized. For example: Branching Paths: A Novel Teacher Evaluation Model for Faculty Development
- Author's name and institution or school
- Course number and name. For example: ENGL 105
- Instructor name. For example: Dr./Instructor James Khachikian
- Assignment due date. For example: December 12, 2021
ABSTRACT
After the title page, APA style student papers include the abstract. An abstract is the summary of the paper and the main ideas presented. The abstract page should be numbered and have the same running header. The page should have the Abstract, in bold font centered on the page. The abstract text should be in an accessible font like 12-point Times News Roman. It should be followed by Keywords, italicized. The keywords should be the main ideas from your paper.
HEADERS
APA style papers must use specific formatting for headers. Each level of headers must be followed as outlined below.
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Centered, Bold, Title Case Heading Text begins as a new paragraph.
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Flush Left, Bold, Title Case Heading Indented text begins as a new paragraph.
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Flush Left, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading Indented text begins as a new paragraph.
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Indented, Bold, Title Case Heading, Ending With a Period. Text begins on the same line and continues as a regular paragraph.
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Indented, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading, Ending With a Period. Text begins on the same line and continues. |
Chart from the APA Headings website.
- UPDATED: Sample Student Paper in APA FormatThis sample paper is from the official APA website. This is an updated version per the 7th edition of the APA Manual.
- UPDATED: Sample Annotated Student Paper in APA FormatThis sample paper is from the official APA website. This is an updated version per the 7th edition of the APA Manual.
UPDATED: GCC Library's Guide to APA Style
This 2-page guide has been updated and is also available in print in the Library. There is now only one guide that replaces the older guides. A separate guide for print and electronic resources is no longer needed.
- UPDATED: APA Style for Reference List: A Brief GuideThis guide was last updated Fall 22
UPDATED: APA Style Guide from OWL Purdue & Other Resources
From Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL)
- Citing AI/ChatGPTNote: APA reccommends the use of AI for students and researchers to create text and to facilitate their research, not to write the full text of their paper or manuscript.
UPDATED: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition
This manual is the authority on the APA Style. The GCC Library has 2 copies of this book. One is available for checkout. The other is located at the Research Help Desk (cannot be checked out, but always available for use in the Library. Ask for it at the Research Help Desk).
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: 808.06615 P976, 2020ISBN: 9781433832154Publication Date: 2019-10-01The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style, the Publication Manual offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process-from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work. Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types as well as guidelines on citing course materials Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers. More than 40 new sample tables and figures Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options
Concise Guide to APA Style by Call Number: 808.06615 C744, 2020ISBN: 9781433832734Publication Date: 2019-12-01Concise Guide to APA Style, Seventh Edition is the official APA Style resource for students. Designed specifically for undergraduate writing, this easy-to-use pocket guide is adapted from the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. It provides complete guidance for new writers on effective, clear, and inclusive scholarly communication and the essentials of formatting papers and other course assignments. New to This Edition: full color throughoutcontent relevant to a range of majors and courses, including psychology, social work, criminal justice, communications, composition, education, business, engineering, and morea new chapter focused on student papersa sample student title page, paper, and annotated bibliographystreamlined APA Style headings and in-text citationsa new chapter on writing style and grammarchapters on punctuation, lists, italics, spelling, capitalization, abbreviations, numbers, and statisticsthe latest bias-free language guidelinesnew sample tables and figuresguidance on avoiding plagiarism and self-plagiarismnew reference templates and examples
