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Note: This page reflects the latest version of the APA Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019. The equivalent resource for the older APA 6 style can be found here .
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Note: The APA Publication Manual, 7 th Edition specifies different formatting conventions for student and professional papers (i.e., papers written for credit in a course and papers intended for scholarly publication). These differences mostly extend to the title page and running head. Crucially, citation practices do not differ between the two styles of paper.
However, for your convenience, we have provided two versions of our APA 7 sample paper below: one in student style and one in professional style.
Note: For accessibility purposes, we have used "Track Changes" to make comments along the margins of these samples. Those authored by [AF] denote explanations of formatting and [AWC] denote directions for writing and citing in APA 7.
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Writing the Experimental Report: Overview, Introductions, and Literature Reviews. Writing the Experimental Report: Methods, Results, and Discussion. Tables, Appendices, Footnotes and Endnotes. References and Sources for More Information. APA Sample Paper: Experimental Psychology.
This page contains sample papers formatted in seventh edition APA Style. The sample papers show the format that authors should use to submit a manuscript for publication in a professional journal and that students should use to submit a paper to an instructor for a course assignment.
This article walks through the formatting steps needed to create an APA Style student paper, starting with a basic setup that applies to the entire paper (margins, font, line spacing, paragraph alignment and indentation, and page headers).
Learn how to format a paper in APA Style, including the order, structure, and appearance of your work. Find out how to use the default settings and automatic formatting tools of your word-processing program or make minor adjustments.
With American Psychological Association (APA) style, the first heading should never be “Introduction.” Instead, the paper’s title should be used. It is assumed that the paper begins with an introduction. The entire paper is to be double-spaced throughout. According to the 7th edition of the
APA Sample Paper. Note: This page reflects the latest version of the APA Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019. The equivalent resource for the older APA 6 style can be found here.
Essays & research reports in APA style (5th Ed. Psychology APA-Style (7th Ed.) Writing Guide. NOTE: Any instructions provided by your instructor regarding the formatting of your assignment take precedence over the information provided here. Table of Contents. Common Types of Paper in Psychology ...
This guide will help you set up an APA Style student paper. The basic setup directions apply to the entire paper. Annotated diagrams illustrate how to set up the major sections of a student paper: the title page or cover page, the text, tables and figures, and the reference list.
The How to. Complete Paper from Write APA Title to References By Professor Emma Style Research Papers Geller. Title Page 1. What is the title of the paper? a. This should make the main idea or purpose of the research clear. b. A title should not be more than 10-12 words. c. You should also include a running head in the upper margin. i.
Why Do We Tell the Scientific Story? Types of Assignments Meeting Audience Needs: What Is the Instructor Asking For? Why APA Style and Format Exist. 2. Starting Your Paper: Finding the Thread of Your Story.