APA Style and Formatting

One of the most important purposes of the APA style guidelines is to help you write papers that clearly communicate your ideas. By following the style guidelines, your papers (and those of other learners) will have a consistent appearance and organization. This allows your readers to focus on the ideas presented in a paper.

This presentation of the APA style guidelines offers highlights that are designed to help you quickly understand the fundamentals you need to write a course paper that meets the APA guidelines.

Elements of an APA essay:	Referencing APA Sources:
Title Page	The Big Picture
Abstract	In-text Citations
Text Page	The Reference List
Headings	Electronic Resources
Tables	Citing Electronic Content
Figures
Appendices

*NEW* APA handouts

Use the APA Style Guide to Electronic Resources for the most current information on how to reference and cite electronic resources. (iGuide login required)

For APA formatting guidelines specific to the dissertation, please go to Program Resources. (iGuide login required).

APA: Finding Answers
The APA: Finding Answers module is a resource for learners attending colloquia. Reviewing this module before, during, and after colloquia will give you the tools to build on your APA Editorial Style knowledge.

Though this module was created for learners attending colloquia, all Capella learners will find the content beneficial.