LibGuides: APA 7th Edition Citation Guide: General APA Style Guidelines

General Paper Guidelines

General Guidelines for an APA Paper

Font: APA recommends 12-Point Times New Roman or 11-Point Calibri or 11-Point Arial
Double spaced
1" margins
Title Page:
- In center: Title of Paper, Name, College, Instructor, Due Date
Page numbers in upper right corner (header)
Section headings
References page

APA Template in Word

Click the document below to access the Microsoft Word template for APA style formatting.

Save the document
Rename the document as your current assignment/paper
Use the template for all of your APA style papers

Your professor's directions for APA style are more important that the settings on this template. You need to make any necessary changes to match your instructor's assignment.

APA 7th Edition Word Template
This template is formatted with proper spacing, indentations, and general information for your APA style papers. Please follow your professor's instructions (some do not require the title page).

Citation Tool - RefWorks

RefWorks
FIRST TIME USE: click "create account" at the bottom of the box then enter your official student email (@student.cccs.edu). You will get a confirmation email with a link to set up a password.

The RefWorks® reference manager is perfect for institutions that want students and researchers to produce better, more accurate papers. RefWorks simplifies the process of research, collaboration, data organization, and writing by providing an easy-to-use tool for citation, bibliography, and reference management.

Faculty & Staff:
To create a RefWorks Account you will need a unique link and password, please reach out to your librarian(s) or see the PPSC Instructors guide.