LibGuides: APA Citation Guide (APA 7th Edition): Welcome

Check out Seneca Libraries' answers to common citation questions.

What is APA Citation Style?

APA Style is a set of rules for research papers.

You must cite sources with an in-text citation in the body of your paper and in a full citation in the Reference List at the end of your paper.

APA Sample Papers:

APA 7th ed. Sample Paper (Seneca Example)
APA 7th ed. Sample Paper - Group Assignment (Seneca example)
APA 7th ed. Sample Paper - With Figures (Seneca Example) Note: This shows an example of embedding figures within the body of the essay. Another option is to add images on a separate page after the Reference List.
APA 7th ed. Sample Paper - With Appendix (Seneca Example)

Helpful Checklists and Guides:

Heading Levels (APA Style)
If your instructor requires you to use APA Style headings and sub-headings, this document will show you how they work.
Annotated Bibliography Guide
An overview to writing an annotated bibliography and APA annotated bibliography template.

APA Checklist
Finished your assignment? Use this checklist to ensure you haven't missed information needed for APA Style.

Setting Up Your Paper (click to expand)

Check out these quick tips for formatting your APA Style paper

Margins: Add 1 inch margins on all sides.

Header: Starting with your title page, add page numbers at the top right corner of the page.

Line Spacing: Double-space your text.

Paragraph Alignment & Indentation: Indent the first line of each paragraph by 0.5 inch. Align your paragraphs to the left margin.

Recommended Fonts: Unless specified by your instructor, APA recommends the following fonts:

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Notes: This citation guide is based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). The contents are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Some examples illustrate Seneca Libraries' recommendations and are marked as modifications of the official APA guidelines.

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