Updated: August 29, 2019
To ensure consistency for students, modifications to citation examples are made
only between semesters.
This guide is representative of the 6th edition Publication Manual of APA.
APA examples are not exhaustive and focus on referencing and citations. Assistance from your professor and/or Writing Centre is suggested for clarification.
Users are responsible for interpretation of APA style guidelines and to seek further assistance when necessary.
Effective October 1, 2019.
APA format requires that your paper include:
We strongly recommend that you:
With these two tasks done, you can simply insert your references as you cite them, greatly simplifying the task!
Review the sections of this box for specific tips about each section of your paper, more resources & helpful videos that explain how to apply APA formatting in Microsoft Word.
APA 6th edition does not typically include your course name, course code, date, or professor's name on the cover/title page. Cites & Sources recommends that students include this information. Please check with your professor for individual expectations.
To view a sample coverpage in APA format, click on the image below.
The following videos, created by Walden University Academic Skills Center, may be helpful in applying the basic formatting needed for APA style, when using Microsoft Word.
To view a sample of what the body of an APA formatted paper looks like, click on the image below.
The following videos, created by Walden University Academic Skills Center, may be helpful in applying the basic formatting needed for APA style, when using Microsoft Word.
To view a sample of an APA reference page, click on the image below.
The following videos, created by Walden University Academic Skills Center, may be helpful in applying the basic formatting needed for APA style, when using Microsoft Word.
To view a sample of an APA appendix page, click on the image below.
Always check your assignment for specifics about your annotated bibliography. Clarify expectations with your professor for best results! Here are a few examples of annotated bibliographies that may help you get started!
Always check with your Professor for exact details on how he or she would like citations to appear in assignments such as
This page suggests how you may incorporate APA citation into other types of assignments.
Remember we cite to:
Give credit to the author/creator of information
Guide our reader to the source of our information
Improve our credibility
Avoid plagiarism
The official APA guide does not indicate how to include citations in certain forms of assignments. While the formatting of the overall assignment may vary, incorporate APA citations and a reference page into other types of assignments as best you can.
