This guide is based upon the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: 7th Edition recommendations for student papers. For the guide covering the 6th edition, click here.
APA Style was developed by the American Psychological Association and refers to a set of guidelines and conventions used to format research papers, in-text citations, and lists of references. These guidelines dictate certain rules about how to do the spacing, font, margins, headers, and citations within your paper. By applying these rules, you can ensure that your instructor will focus on the content of your paper, rather than the manner of presentation.
The sections of your paper will follow a defined order: title page, abstract, main body, references. For each section, see the corresponding tab at the top of the page for the rules to follow for proper APA formatting.
The Academic Success Center has great support services for students, which can help you improve your academic skills and writing habits. You can check out their page on SharePoint.
If you would like to visit a writing specialist in person, it is best to make an appointment first. You can do so by filling out a form here. However, walk-ins are also welcome! You can also set up a virtual chat by emailing writinghelp@keuka.edu.
To get feedback on your writing, you can upload your paper to the Writing Center at this link: http://keuka.mywconline.com/. Your paper will be returned within 48 hours with comments and suggestions added.
You can call the Writing Center at this number: 315-279-5108
If you need extra help with your formatting and citations, you can also email the librarians at refhelp@keuka.edu for guidance.
The Writing Center has also provided several resources on their SharePoint page, including an APA Template for Microsoft Word and a concise guide for all things about writing. See the links below for these.
