How to Format Papers in APA (7th Edition)
Learn how to properly format academic papers using APA 7th edition guidelines! This step-by-step tutorial walks you through all the essential elements of APA style formatting, from the title page to references. Whether you're new to APA or need a quick refresher, this video covers it all.
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APA Citation: Websites
When using sources in your writing, it’s important to include two types of APA citations: an in-text citation in the body of your paper and a more detailed references page citation at the end. Think of it like this: the in-text citation is the address, and the references page is the set of directions to get there—you need both to guide your reader. In this video, we’ll walk you through how to cite web sources in APA 7th edition, including what to do when your source is missing an author or publication date.
APA Citation: Journal Articles (from Databases)
When using sources in APA Style, you’ll need two types of citations: in-text citations, which appear within your paper, and a references page citation, which provides full details. This video breaks down the difference between parenthetical and narrative in-text citations, and walks you through how to properly cite journal articles in APA 7th edition—whether they include DOIs, article numbers, or come from databases. Let’s take a closer look at how to create complete and accurate citations for your academic writing.
APA Citation: Books
When using books as sources in APA Style, it's important to know how to properly cite them. This video covers the difference between in-text citations and references page entries, and explains how to cite whole books, edited book chapters, and ebooks using APA 7th edition guidelines. Whether your source has a DOI, comes from a database, or is missing some details, you’ll learn how to build accurate citations for your academic work.
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