The guidelines in this section are consistent with advice given in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed. (Washington, DC: APA, 2010). The guidelines can be used for papers prepared for undergraduate classes or for publication in a scholarly journal. If you are in doubt about the specific format preferred or required in your course, ask your instructor.

Samples of student writing in APA style provide good models for a variety of courses and genres.

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