Author:
Daniel Childers
Subject:
Language, Grammar and Vocabulary
Material Type:
Lesson
Level:
Community College / Lower Division
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License:
Creative Commons Attribution
Language:
English

How to Format a Paper in APA 7th

How to Format a Paper in APA 7th

Overview

In scholarly writing, it is important to structure a paper in a manner that is concise and follows the general format set by writing professionals. The American Phycological Association (APA) format of writing is widely accepted and a good rule of thumb to follow when writing formal papers. This resource was constructed to give the basics of the newest APA 7th edition. Additional research will be needed for more specific situations and citations

Objectives

The objective of this lesson is to instruct students how to properly structure their paper using the APA 7th format in professional writing. There is additional information available on citations and references as it is important to uphold the ethics of writing and to always avoid plagiarism. 

To get the most information out of this lesson, students should review the included material below in the following order. 

1. Review the information related to the general format of APA 7th.

2. Watch the video covering basics of APA 7th

3. Review and take notes over the PowerPoint. This PowerPoint is detailed and making your own notes will allow for quicker reference when you are doing your writing

4. Look at the additional images pertaining to APA 7th citations and reference list