APA Style & Format
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.
These APA resources offer highlights designed to help you quickly understand the fundamentals you need to write a course paper that meets the APA guidelines. Unless otherwise stated, the guidelines for these resources follow the direction in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, sixth edition.
| 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 |
Formatting Your Dissertation
Capella University has adopted school-specific adaptations to the APA guidelines for formatting your dissertation. For information regarding formatting a Capella dissertation, see – and use! – the Dissertation Format Guidelines and your school's template.
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.
apa style & formatting
apa: finding answers
Review this module before, during, and after colloquia to build on your APA Editorial Style knowledge.
