With its myriad of rules, APA can feel challenging to learn. However, learning APA is easier than most people think. In fact, you can learn how to effectively use APA if you learn a few basic rules and know where to look for answers to the more complex questions you have. Below, we have provided videos and templates that will assist you with the following:
- The basic setup of an APA paper
- Creating a reference page and using in-text citations
- APA Links & Templates
In this video, you will learn the basic setup of an APA paper, including formatting for:
- a title page
- an abstract & body
- a reference page
- additional formatting basics.
In this video, you will learn how to create a reference page and how to create reference entries for commons sources such as:
- Websites
- Books
- Journals
APA Links - Purdue OWL
Below are links to the Purdue OWL. These are two online resources that can answer all your APA questions. Which resource you use is up to you, but we advise that you spend time navigating each site to see which is the better fit for you. Here are some benefits of each online resource:
Purdue OWL (online writing lab):
- Research and citation guides for APA, MLA, AMA, and other styles.
- General writing instruction such as grammar, punctuation, usage, & spelling.
- Tips for the writing process and academic writing.
APA Templates
These templates will help give you the properly defined margins and headings for an APA paper. By populating the areas as labeled and inputting your paper content into this APA template, you can be certain the basic margins, font, etc. are in place.
In addition to the blank 6th Edition APA template, we have also included three versions of the 7th Edition APA template: A version with instructions, a blank version, and a version with instructions for an annotated bibliography. You must be logged into PrideNet to download the templates.
Please be sure to check with your faculty to determine which version you should be using and any additional requirements that are needed.
