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APA Sample Paper from Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab)
The following PDF provides a sample paper written in the APA style to demonstrate visually how the guidelines work in action. This PDF is used with thanks and full credit to the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) , which maintains a robust online guide to a variety of style guides, avoiding plagiarism, and writing at the academic level in general. They are strongly recommended as a resource if you need something more in depth than this guide provides.
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APA Style Formatting Steps
Setting up page numbering for apa.
1. Set font as Times New Roman and size 12.
2. Click on Insert.
3. Click on Page Number.
4. Click on Top of Page.
5. Click on Plain Number 3 box.
6. Finish cover page (see pages 11 and 12 of the APA guide).
7. Go to second page.
8. Type your title in bold at the top and centered.
9. Close Header/Footer box.
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- Purdue OWL: APA Sample Paper [PDF] An example of a correctly formatted APA style research paper. From Purdue University Online Writing Center (OWL).
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More detailed information about how to format an APA style paper can be found in the APA style manual (available at the ZSR Reference Desk) or on the Purdue OWL APA Style guide .
Q: How do I format my APA style paper in Word? How do I create a running head?
A: The short video below will walk you through how to format your paper using Microsoft Word. If you don't have Microsoft Word, contact The Bridge (WFU students get a version of Microsoft Office for free). If you still need help, stop by the ZSR Reference Desk and someone will be happy to help you!
Q: How do I format headings in an APA style paper?
A: Formatting and style information is provided in the APA style manual. Specific information about levels of headings is found in Section 3.03 of the manual. Section 4 of the manual covers mechanics of style, such as spacing, punctuation, numerals, abbrevations, and more.
Q: How do I format the References page?
A: General information about the Reference list can be found in Section 6.22 of the manual. A sample paper is provided in Figure 2.1. Purdue OWL also provides a sample paper .
Your Reference list should include all of the sources you cite in your paper (with a few exceptions, such as personal communications). Provide the information that would allow someone reading your paper to locate the original source. List sources alphabetically by the last name of the first author, and use a hanging indent to indent the second line. (See video below for how to create a hanging indent in Word.)
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Learn how to format and cite your research paper in APA style (7th edition) with this sample paper. Compare the differences between student and professional papers and access additional resources and tips.
Learn how to format and cite your research paper in APA style, with examples, tips, and resources. Find out the basic rules, guidelines, and changes for the 7th edition of APA style.
Learn how to write a research paper with this comprehensive guide from Purdue OWL. Find out how to choose a topic, identify an audience, and follow the genre and format of your paper.
Learn how to use APA Style and other citation methods for your research papers. Find resources on conducting, using, and citing research sources, as well as sample papers and posters.
Learn how to format your research paper in seventh edition APA Style with these sample papers. Download Word templates and PDFs with annotations and examples for different paper types and purposes.
Our APA sample paper shows you how to format the main parts of a basic research paper. APA 7th Sample Papers from Purdue Owl << Previous: Block Quotations; Next: Government Documents and Legal Materials >>
Place your paper title 3 or 4 lines down from your paper's top margin. The title's typeface should appear in boldface and title case. This title should also be placed at the top of your paper's first page of text. Each of the following items appear centered, double spaced, in title case and regular typeface: 2.
Purdue Libraries; Research Guides; Subject Guides; Library Guide for Education Graduate Students; ... Purdue's OWL (Online Writing Lab) ... 7th. Below are a few topics covered by the OWL. APA Style Introduction APA 7th. APA Overview and Workshop APA 7th. General Formatting APA 7th. In-Text Citation: Authors APA 7th. Foot Notes and Appendices ...
Sample Student Paper (continued) 66 • PAPER ELEMENTS AND FORMAT journal article reference, 10.1 YouTube video reference, 10.12 short URL, 9.36 book reference, 10.2 report reference, 10.4 blog post reference, 10.1 conference presentation reference, 10.5 edited book chapter reference, 10.3 shortDOI, 9.36 ELEMENTS & FORMAT
Using Academic Writer's Writing Tools. Academic Writer contains a Writing section where you can create and write a full APA-formatted paper. You can write the entire paper in Academic Writer or just use it to setup the title page, headings, and references. Export your work at any time to a Microsoft Word document.
APA Style is a way to format scholarly papers, including college term papers as well as research-based manuscripts submitted for journal publication. APA Style covers everything about writing a paper, from the title page to the references list at the end. Purdue OWL resources that will help you use the American Psychological Association (APA ...
The following PDF provides a sample paper written in the APA style to demonstrate visually how the guidelines work in action. This PDF is used with thanks and full credit to the Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) , which maintains a robust online guide to a variety of style guides, avoiding plagiarism, and writing at the academic level in general.
This vidcast discusses how to format a paper using Microsoft Word according to APA style. To learn more about APA style, please visit the following resource ...
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APA Style Formatting Steps. 1.Set font as Times New Roman and size 12. 2.Click on Insert. 3.Click on Page Number. 4.Click on Top of Page. 5.Click on Plain Number 3 box. 6.Finish cover page (see pages 11 and 12 of the APA guide). 7.Go to second page. 8.Type your title in bold at the top and centered.
Formatting Your Paper in APA Style The title of the paper goes on the first line under the header. Use a font that is clear to read such as the default font of the Word program: 11-point Calibri. Other common fonts are 11-point Arial or 12-point Times New Roman. Most importantly, use the same font throughout the paper. All lines in the paper are
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Follow the guidelines described next to format each element of the student title page. Place the title three to four lines down from the top of the title page. Center it and type it in bold font. Capitalize major words of the title. Place the main title and any subtitle on separate double-spaced lines if desired.
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the information you are using. This handout describes APA documentation requirements, as well as several useful APA stylistic guidelines for formatting your papers. Formatting Quotations and In-Text (Parenthetical) Documentation APA style requires you to document your use of sources by placing the author's last name, the year of publication,
A sample paper is provided in Figure 2.1. Purdue OWL also provides a sample paper. Your Reference list should include all of the sources you cite in your paper (with a few exceptions, such as personal communications). Provide the information that would allow someone reading your paper to locate the original source.
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