LibGuides at the CDU Health Sciences Library: Physician Assistant: Writing Guide

Microsoft Word APA Guidelines / Template

Using a Word template is the easiest way to write a paper according to APA style guidelines.

In order to make the formatting process as simple as possible, please download and use the template below before you start to write your paper.

APA Guidelines / Template
A template for Microsoft Word (2003 or later) that you can use to help you write your paper in proper APA format.
APA Sample Student Paper
This sample paper is formatted in seventh edition APA Style and was taken from the American Psychological Association APA Style Website (https://apastyle.apa.org/)
Annotated APA Sample Student Paper
This sample paper is annotated by the APA to provide students with accurate content and formatting information. This paper is formatted in seventh edition APA Style and was taken from the American Psychological Association APA Style Website (https://apastyle.apa.org/)
APA Workshop Presentation

Below are some quick reference handouts regarding APA Citation Style. These should not be used as a substitute for the APA Style Manual.

UCF JAMA Citation Guide
The University of Central Florida has provided students with an excellent guide on citing sources using the American Medical Association Manual of Style.

Endnote - APA 7 Instructions
Instructions for installing APA 7 formatting guidelines into Endnote.

Creating a Running Head (APA 6th) (Word 2010)
Instructions for creating a running head using Word 2010 for a Windows/PC computer.

Below are some excellent tools that can help you automate and simplify the citation creation process

BibMe
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