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Note: The APA Publication Manual, 7 th Edition specifies different formatting conventions for student  and  professional  papers (i.e., papers written for credit in a course and papers intended for scholarly publication). These differences mostly extend to the title page and running head. Crucially, citation practices do not differ between the two styles of paper.

However, for your convenience, we have provided two versions of our APA 7 sample paper below: one in  student style and one in  professional  style.

Note: For accessibility purposes, we have used "Track Changes" to make comments along the margins of these samples. Those authored by [AF] denote explanations of formatting and [AWC] denote directions for writing and citing in APA 7. 

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Academic Writer contains a Writing section where you can create and write a full APA-formatted paper.  You can write the entire paper in Academic Writer or just use it to setup the title page, headings, and references.  Export your work at any time to a Microsoft Word document.  Below are documents from Academic Writer about the essential features of their Writing tools.  

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Basics of APA Style

Learn the basics of APA Style, including how to format a manuscript, understand the form and function of common manuscript parts, organize and express your thoughts clearly and precisely, employ the mechanics of style, use graphic elements effectively, credit sources and acknowledge the contributions of others, and construct a comprehensive and reliable reference list.

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Learn how to avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, including how to identify plagiarism, understand its risks and consequences, cite sources properly, and develop sound writing practices.

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Learn how to set up the title page of an APA Style paper, including the page header and running head, title, author name and affiliation, and author note.

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Paper Template: ("Merenda" Sample Student Paper)

This sample response paper presents a university student's personal reaction to an article about whether medication is prescribed too often to young children to treat psychological disorders. The title page demonstrates the simple default layout for a student paper. The paper has a simple setup with only a title page, body of text, and references. No "running head"! Response papers typically do not include author notes or abstracts, though this may vary by assignment.

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APA 7: In-Text Citations

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In-text citation is covered in Chapter 8 of the  APA Publication Manual

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Basic In-Text Citation Guidelines

In-text citation refers to the brief citations included within the text of your paper. They point your reader to the full citation at the end of your paper.

Parenthetical vs. narrative in-text citation

In APA, the in-text citation is generally placed in parenthesis at the end of your sentence with the author's last name and year.

The page number is also required if you are directly quoting from a source.

  • Precede a single page number with p.
  • Precede a range of pages with pp.
  • If page numbers are unavailable, you will need to use the paragraph number preceded by para. or paras.  

The period goes after/outside the parenthesis.

  • (Alvarez, 2019, paras. 3-4).
  • (Davis, 2020, p. 52). 

You can also include the author's name in the text itself and simply place the year in parenthesis after the author's last name.

  • According to Davis (2020), "....." (pp. 52-53).

Direct Quotations

Page/paragraph numbers are required for direct quotations . , shorter than 40 words.

  • "...." (Davis, 2020, p. 23). 
  • Davis (2020) explains "..." (p. 23).

Longer that 40 Words

  • Form quote into a block quotation.
  • Don't use quotation marks.
  • Period goes before the in-text citation.

Narrative Example

Flores et al. (2018) described how they addressed potential researcher bias when working with an intersectional community of transgender people of color:

Everyone on the research team belonged to a stigmatized group but also held privileged identities. Throughout the research process, we attended to the ways in which our privileged and oppressed identities may have influenced the research process, findings, and presentation of results. (p. 311)

Parenthetical Example

Researchers have studied how people talk to themselves:

Inner speech is a paradoxical phenomenon. It is an experience that is central to many people’s everyday lives, and yet it presents considerable challenges to any effort to study it scientifically. Nevertheless, a wide range of methodologies and approaches have combined to shed light on the subjective experience of inner speech and its cognitive and neural underpinnings. (Alderson-Day & Fernyhough, 2015, p. 957)

Number of Authors

Number of authors to include in in-text citations.

2 Authors from Same Source

  • (Bullock & Merritt, 2020, para. 5).

3 Authors or More from the Same Source

  • (Merritt et al., 2013, p. 32). 

Authors from More Than One Source

  • (Garcia, 2020, pp. 18-20; Ryan, 2019, p. 302).

Group Author

  • (Merced College, 2021, paras. 4-5).
  •  (“Medical Science Today,” 2019).
  • If the title is long, it should be shortened for the in-text citation.
  • The main words of titles should be capitalized. 
  • If the title is italicized in the reference, then it should also be italicized within the in-text citation.
  • If the title is not italicized within the reference, use quotation marks around the title.
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Developed by the American Psychological Association for its own publications, this style has become the standard for works in the social and behavioral science fields .

For questions about the APA Style, please continue exploring this guide or visit the following webpages:

  • This webpage will help answer any question you have about APA Style. It covers paper formatting, end reference and in-text citations, and provides examples for papers and citations.
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Purdue OWL is a great website for getting help on APA 7th edition citations. You can access their " APA Formatting and Style Guide "  to find help with citations for all types of resources.

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APA Sample Paper

Unsure how to format your paper in APA Style? The following student  sample paper will help you! Click the the PDF link below.

Please be aware this example is from Purdue OWL and is for the student paper version. If you'd like to see the professional paper example, please find the PDF document below the following image.

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This series of videos and tutorials will help you learn about the importance of citing sources and how to cite a variety of sources using APA style.

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Giving Credit to Whom It Is Due

When you write a research paper, you must document the sources you used to produce it. When quoting or even paraphrasing another person's idea in your paper, you must give credit to that person so that the reader can find the source you cited.

Sources for which you should provide full citations include books, articles, interviews, Internet sources, government documents, software, videotapes, etc. You cite the sources briefly within the text of your paper, and then give the full citation in the "Bibliography" or "Works Cited" section at the end of your paper.

Additionally, IT IS REQUIRED. See UMA's  Academic Integrity Policy  which spells out your responsibility as a student. The way to avoid plagiarism is to carefully cite all sources used. Your instructors will indicate which citation style they want you to use when citing your sources. Most often this is either APA or MLA citation style.

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Citing your sources is an important step in the research and writing process.  Choose one of the following to get started:

Documentation style depends on your area of study. For instance, the American Psychological Association (APA) citation style is often used in the social sciences, whereas the Modern Language Association (MLA) style is used in the humanities. Check with your professor to be sure you are using the right style for your papers.

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Again, the majority of images you find are under copyright and cannot be used without permission from the creator. There are exceptions with Fair Use, but this Libguide is intended to help you locate images you can use with attribution (and in some case, the images are free to use without attribution when stated, such as with stock images from pixabay). ***Please read about public domain . These images aren't under copyright, but it's still good practice to include attribution if the information is available. Attribution : the act of attributing something, especially the ascribing of a work (as of literature or art) to a particular author or artist. When you have given proper attribution, it means you have given the information necessary for people to know who the creator of the work is.

Citation General Guidelines

Include as much of the information below when citing images in a paper and formal presentations. Apply the appropriate citation style (see below for APA, MLA examples).

  • Image creator's name (artist, photographer, etc.)
  • Title of the image
  • Date the image (or work represented by the image) was created
  • Date the image was posted online
  • Date of access (the date you accessed the online image)
  • Institution (gallery, museum) where the image is located/owned (if applicable)
  • Website and/or Database name

Citing Images in MLA, APA, Chicago, and IEEE

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Citing Images in Your PPT

Currently, citing images in PPT is a bit of the Wild West. If details aren't provided by an instructor, there are a number of ways to cite. What's most important is that if the image is not a free stock image, you give credit to the author for the work. Here are some options:

1. Some sites, such as Creative Commons and Wikimedia, include the citation information with the image. Use that citation when available. Copy the citation and add under the image. For example, an image of a lake from Creative Commons has this citation next to it:  "lake"  by  barnyz  is licensed under  CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 .

2. Include a marker, such as Image 1. or Figure 1., and in the reference section, include full citation information with the corresponding number

3. Include a complete citation (whatever the required format, such as APA) below the image

4. Below the image, include the link to the online image location

5. Hyperlink the title of the image with the online image location

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In addition to the sources below, check out SLU Librarian Jamie Emery's guide  Style Guides & Manuals , including resources for APA, MLA, Chicago & more.

Includes information on APA style citations, as well as information on other citation styles and formatting. This site also includes a variety of other useful writing related information.

APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 7th edition of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. For more information, please consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, (7th ed.).

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  • It must be numbered. (Figure 1, Image 1, Table 1, etc.)
  • It must be titled (This Fancy Infographic, Table of Dolphins by Season)

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Citing Infographics and Images on the References Page

Cite like an ordinary APA 7 Website, but add a TYPE in [brackets].

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APA 7th edition publication manual

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This citation guide outlines the most important citation guidelines from the 7th edition APA Publication Manual (2020).

  • Cite a webpage
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APA in-text citations

APA in-text citations include the author’s last name, publication date, and, if relevant, a locator such as a page number or timestamp. For example, (Smith, 2021, p. 170) . See it as a shorter version of the entry in the reference list .

You should include in-text citations every time you’re quoting or paraphrasing someone else’s ideas or words. In doing so, you give credit to the original author and avoid plagiarism .

Parenthetical vs. narrative citation

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Multiple authors and corporate authors

The in-text citation changes slightly when a source has multiple authors or an organization as an author. Pay attention to punctuation and the use of the ampersand (&) symbol.

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APA references

APA references generally include information about the author , publication date , title , and source . Depending on the type of source, you may have to include extra information that helps your reader locate the source.

It is not uncommon for certain information to be unknown or missing, especially with sources found online. In these cases, the reference is slightly adjusted.

Formatting the APA reference page

APA reference page (7th edition)

On the first line of the page, write the section label “References” (in bold and centered). On the second line, start listing your references in alphabetical order .

Apply these formatting guidelines to the APA reference page:

  • Double spacing (within and between references)
  • Hanging indent of ½ inch
  • Legible font (e.g. Times New Roman 12 or Arial 11)
  • Page number in the top right header

Which sources to include

On the reference page, you only include sources that you have cited in the text (with an in-text citation ). You should not include references to personal communications that your reader can’t access (e.g. emails, phone conversations or private online material).

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APA style is usually used in Social Sciences and Psychology and is an author-date system. APA stands for the American Psychological Association.

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APA style features in-text parenthetical citations , with a focus on author/date, and a corresponding Reference page.

In-Text Citations

  • elements include author's last name, year of publication and page number(s)
  • elements in are separated by commas - Example:   (Arnold, 2015, p. 378)
  • a direct quote requires a page number preceded by p. - Example: ... as the "individuals pronounced vocally and fearlessly" (Smith, 2016, p. 201)
  • page numbers are still encouraged for summary and paraphrase though not necessary - Example: (Goriava & Woodland, 2017)
  • author's name may be excluded if found in the introductory text - Example: Patel (2013) found that .... " " (p. 67)
  • p. used for page; pp. used for multiple pages - Example: (Ramble, 2014, pp. 45-49)
  • works by two authors use the ampersand in the parentheses - Example: (Goriava & Woodland, 2017)

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Reference List ...

  • has the title of References, centered at top
  • includes hanging indents after the first line for each entry
  • is organized alphabetically by the last name of the first author
  • gives initials to first names of authors
  • italicizes book and journal titles
  • capitalizes the first word and the first word after a semi-colon of a journal article title
  • capitalizes all major words in journal titles
  • common elements & order of citation elements:

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APA Citation

American Psychological Association (APA) citation style is used to avoid plagiarism and give credit to others for their work. APA (7th edition) requires:

  • In-Text Citations for each source when paraphrasing and quoting
  • References page with full citation details for each source used
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APA style formatted is standard for research papers. Please address the following questions.

  • What is plagiarism in a research paper and why it is the topic important in higher education?
  • What is an in-text citation and when do you use it? Provide an example.
  • What is a reference page? Provide an example of an APA reference.
  • Name 2 resources you can obtain or access if you have an APA style formatting question when prepared for your senior project?
  • Provided one APA style formatting rule to share with your peers. For example; APA formatted research papers are doubled spaced.

Answer & Explanation

Plagiarism in research papers refers to the unethical act of incorporating others' ideas, words, or work into one's own without giving appropriate credit, so breaching academic integrity and infringing upon intellectual property rights. In order to prevent plagiarism, the APA style requires the inclusion of in-text citations (such as "Smith, 2020") whenever referencing another person's ideas. Additionally, a reference page must be included at the conclusion of the paper, which provides comprehensive information about all the sources that have been cited. When seeking guidance on APA formatting, publications such as the APA Style Manual and Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL) are quite beneficial. An important guideline in APA formatting is that the entire research paper, including the title page, abstract, main body, and references, should be double-spaced. This requirement promotes clarity and ensures a consistent and uniform presentation of academic work.

What is Plagiarism in a Research Paper?

Plagiarism in a research paper is the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property without proper acknowledgment. It's considered a serious ethical violation in academia for several reasons:

  • Misrepresentation : Plagiarism involves presenting someone else's work as your own. This misrepresents the plagiarizer's abilities and undermines the trustworthiness of academic work.
  • Intellectual Theft : Original authors spend significant time and effort in producing their work. Using their ideas without credit is akin to intellectual theft.
  • Hinders Learning : The purpose of assignments in higher education is to develop critical thinking, analysis, and writing skills. Plagiarism bypasses this learning process.
  • Legal and Academic Consequences : Plagiarism can lead to legal repercussions for copyright infringement and academic penalties like failing grades or expulsion.

Importance of Plagiarism Awareness in Higher Education

Plagiarism awareness is crucial in higher education as it:

  • Upholds academic integrity and ethical standards.
  • Encourages original thought and intellectual rigor.
  • Protects the intellectual rights of others.
  • Maintains the credibility of academic qualifications.

What is an In-text Citation?

An in-text citation is a method used to give credit to the sources within the body of your paper. When you use information from a source, you need to cite it appropriately in order to avoid plagiarism. In-text citations in APA format typically include the author's last name and the year of publication. For direct quotes, a page number is also included.

Example of an In-text Citation:

  • Recent studies (Johnson, 2021) have suggested that mindfulness meditation can significantly reduce stress levels.
  • It has been noted that "mindfulness meditation can have a profound impact on stress reduction" (Johnson, 2021, p. 78).

What is a Reference Page?

A reference page in APA format appears at the end of your paper. It lists all the sources that you have cited or referred to in your paper. The purpose is to provide enough information so that your readers can locate the source material. This page is titled "References" and is arranged alphabetically by the authors' last names.

Example of an APA Reference:

  • Johnson, L. M. (2021). The effects of mindfulness meditation on stress . Mindful Publishing.

Resources for APA Style Questions

  • APA Style Manual : The most authoritative resource for APA formatting and style guidelines.
  • Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab) : Offers comprehensive, easy-to-follow guidelines on APA formatting.

An APA Style Formatting Rule

  • Abstract : Most APA-style papers include an abstract. This is a brief summary of the paper, usually not exceeding 250 words. It appears on its own page, right after the title page.

Adhering to APA style ensures that your academic work is presented clearly and professionally. It also demonstrates respect for the intellectual property of others and upholds the principles of academic integrity.

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