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Understanding APA Format: A

Guide to Academic Writing


Formatting Your Research in APA
Style
[Your Name] | [Date] | [Institution]
Objectives of This Seminar
• - Understand the basics of APA format
• - Learn how to structure an APA paper
• - Master in-text citations and referencing
• - Avoid common formatting mistakes
What is APA Format?
• - A citation style created by the American
Psychological Association
• - Ensures uniformity in academic writing and
gives credit to sources
• - Latest Edition: APA 7th Edition (2020)
Structure of an APA Paper
• 1. Title Page: Title, Author Name, Institution,
Course, Instructor, Date
• 2. Abstract: A concise summary (150-250
words)
• 3. Main Body: Introduction, Methodology,
Results, Discussion, Conclusion
• 4. References: Alphabetically listed sources
APA Formatting Basics
• - Font: Times New Roman 12pt, Arial 11pt, or
Calibri 11pt
• - Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• - Line Spacing: Double-spaced throughout the
document
• - Page Numbers: Top-right corner
• - Running Head: Optional for student papers;
required for professional manuscripts
In-Text Citations in APA
• - Paraphrasing: (Author, Year)
• Example: Smith (2020) found that...
• - Direct Quotes: (Author, Year, Page Number)
• Example: "APA is essential" (Smith, 2020, p.
45)
References Page in APA
• - Format:
• - Alphabetical order by author’s last name
• - Hanging indent for each entry
• - Examples:
• - Book: Smith, J. (2020). *Understanding APA
Style*. Academic Press
• - Journal Article: Doe, J. (2021). The
psychology of learning. *Journal of
Education*, 15(3), 123-135.
https://doi.org/10.12345/abcd.efg
Common Mistakes to Avoid
• - Missing citations
• - Incorrect referencing format
• - Overusing direct quotes
• - Forgetting page numbers for direct quotes
• - Improper indentation on the references page
Tools for APA Formatting
• - Citation Tools:
• - Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote
• - Online tools like EasyBib and Citation
Machine
• - APA Manual (7th Edition)
• - Purdue OWL APA Guide: owl.purdue.edu
Practice Exercise
• - Create in-text citations and references using
given sources
• - Group Activity: Format a sample paper
section using APA rules
Your Questions Answered!
• - Open the floor for questions or clarifications
Conclusion and Takeaways
• - APA format ensures consistency and
credibility
• - Practice citation and formatting regularly
• - Utilize available tools and resources

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