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APA Citations (7th ed.): Formatting Your Paper

This guide will help you learn how to properly cite sources in APA style and how to avoid plagiarism.

Formatting Versions

Click on the links below or hover over the "Formatting Your Paper" tab above to toggle between the different formatting pages:

General Formatting
Professional Paper Formatting - Title Page
Student Paper Formatting - Title Page
Abstracts
Headings

Formatting in APA 7th ed.

The 7th edition of APA has two different formatting versions:

Professional Paper Formatting
Student Paper Formatting

Both formatting versions are included in this LibGuide since some instructors may want to you learn the professional version in preparation for your future career. Please double-check your instructor's assignment guidelines or ask your instructor which formatting version they prefer.