Updated for 7th edition! Formatting APA Style in MS Word

Learn how to set up a Microsoft Word document in APA Style, and insert properly formatted citations and references. 

At the conclusion of this course, you will know...

How to Set up a Microsoft Word in APA Style

• Learn how to set up your documents in APA Style, both 6th and 7th editions

• See what goes on a cover page and where

• Find out how to get that pesky header set up correctly for the 6th edition

• Ensure the paragraph settings and spacing are correct in the body of your paper

• Learn how to format the Reference page in APA Style

How to use the References Feature in Word

• Find out how easy it is to insert properly formatted citations and references

• Set up your sources in the Reference Library that you can use again and again

• Know a few different methods of introducing a quote in your paper

• Build a Reference page with a click of your mouse

Identify and Avoid Plagiarism

• Learn the definition of plagiarism and why it is a matter of integrity

• Understand the difference between deliberate and negligent plagiarism

• Discover the 10 types of plagiarism

• Understand the vocabulary of plagiarism

• Use strategies to avoid plagiarism in your papers

These time-saving tips will save you time and help you make a good impression on your instructor with a professional looking paper.

Even if you have little or no experience using Microsoft Word, you will find this video series easy to follow.

Content and Overview

In Part 1, you will learn why APA Style matters and go through some of the basic rules of formatting. We will then take you step-by-step through the process of setting up your document in APA Style in both the 6th and 7th edition. Not only that, but we show you how to keep these settings so that every time you sit down to write a paper, everything is already setup. Finally, you will learn how to set up your cover page, the header of your paper, and the body of your paper and reference page.   

In Part 2, you will learn why we use citations and references. We take you step-by-step through the process of setting up your sources. Then, you will learn how to insert citations into your paper with a click of the mouse. We also discuss different ways of introducing quotes and how they can affect the format of your citations. And finally, we show you how to insert your references on your reference page in one simple step that ensures your references are properly formatted every time.   

In the Bonus Section, we show you how to identify plagiarism, and more importantly, how to avoid it. Look for downloads a couple of downloads to help you with formatting and evaluating your resources, too. You will also find a couple of short videos to help you with formatting blocked quotes and including quotes within a quotation.