APA Style

Throughout the program you may be asked to write papers that adhere to APA Style, 7th Edition. It is important for you to learn this approach to writing papers and to recognize that there are two different types of papers you may be asked to write: student papers; and, professional papers. Be sure to follow the correct format for the paper you are being asked to write.

Websites

Here is an excellent website developed by APA to help you learn and understand the 7th edition. It contains tutorials and webinars to walk you through this process.

APA Style Tutorials

Here is a website that includes handouts and guides to help you learn and follow APA Style

Handouts and Guides

Guides

A few guides that might be most helpful:

Plagiarism

It can be difficult to understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Use the following document to help you avoid this common mistake.

avoiding-plagiarism.pdf

In-Text Citations

Learning how to properly cite your sources in the body of your paper is essential. This checklist is an easy to use reference to help you do this correctly.

in-text-citation-checklist.pdf

Reference List

At the end of your paper you will create a References page that lists every source you cited in your paper. Here is a quick guide on how to do this properly.

creating-reference-list.pdf

Sample Student Paper

Here is a sample Student Paper (not a professional paper) to help you see how all of these elements come together.

APA 7 Student Sample Paper.pdf

Be sure to reach out to your course instructor if you have any questions. Learning how to write effectively and properly is an important skill for all counselors to develop.