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

Master APA Style in Microsoft Word: 6th & 7th Edition

This comprehensive course guides you through the essential steps of formatting academic papers using the American Psychological Association (APA) style in Microsoft Word. Whether you're a student or researcher, learn to create professional-looking documents that meet academic standards.

What You'll Learn:

• Setting Up Your Document: Discover how to properly configure your Microsoft Word document for APA 6th and 7th edition guidelines. We'll cover everything from margins to spacing.
• Cover Page & Header Formatting: Learn the correct elements for an APA cover page and how to create a consistently formatted header for your paper (specifically addressing the 6th edition requirements).
• Paragraph Settings & Spacing: Ensure your paper's body text adheres to APA's specific paragraph and spacing requirements for a polished presentation.
• Creating a Professional Reference Page: Master the art of formatting a correctly structured Reference page in APA style.
• Leveraging the References Feature: Unlock the power of Word's built-in References feature to easily manage and format your sources.
• Effortless Citation Insertion: Learn how to insert properly formatted citations and references with just a click, saving you valuable time.
• Building a Manageable Reference Library: Set up your sources in the Reference Library for quick and easy access throughout your writing process.
• Introducing Quotes Effectively: Explore various methods for introducing quotes in your paper, ensuring proper integration and citation.
• Avoiding Plagiarism: Understand plagiarism, its different types, and practical strategies to avoid it. We'll cover the definition of plagiarism, deliberate vs. negligent plagiarism, and the vocabulary associated with academic dishonesty.

Course Overview:

• Part 1: APA Style Fundamentals: Understand the importance of APA style and grasp the basic formatting rules. We'll then walk you through setting up your document in both APA 6th and 7th editions, ensuring consistent settings for future papers. Learn to format your cover page, header, and body of your paper, as well as your reference page.
• Part 2: Citations & References in Detail: Dive into the world of citations and references. We'll guide you through setting up your sources and inserting citations with ease. Discover different ways to introduce quotes and learn how to automatically generate a correctly formatted Reference page.
• Bonus Section: Plagiarism Prevention: Identify plagiarism and learn practical strategies to avoid it. Downloadable resources and short video tutorials on formatting blocked quotes and incorporating quotes within quotations are also included.

This video series is designed for all skill levels, even those new to Microsoft Word. Gain valuable time-saving skills and create professional, impactful academic papers. Downloadable resources are also available to help with formatting and evaluating your sources.