APA Style 7th Edition: Student Paper Formatting

[@APAStylebySam]

Student papers do not need a running head! They did in older editions of APA Style, but the 7th Edition removed that requirement for students. Professional papers (like those being submitted for publication) do need a running head. But the average high school or college student paper does not need one anymore.

[@majorpayne7909]

Thanks for the video and explanation on the running head I was about to put it in my paper until I saw the video

[@cherierose356]

Hi! What about word count? My prof told me to include it in my last reports feedback, but I'm not sure where to put it? Currently I'm working on an extended report. Thank you for all the other help :)

[@APAStylebySam]

I'd put that on the title page, on its own line below the other information.

[@bangtanwings4854]

Oh? I though it did. Thank you so much for this video.

[@r.b.e.E]

Does this apply for graduate students too? Or is a running head required

[@lotadmedia2530]

In all my life I don't think I have encountered such an aggravating writing format.

[@deoglemnaco7025]

7 is evil Headings look stupid too

[@KleWdSide]

It gets easier as you get used to it. I remember the first time, I practically pulled my hair out.

[@forlornhauntedghost]

I actually prefer APA. Chicago format is also okay, but I really don't like MLA (probably because I've rarely used it)

[@landonbordeaux4819]

I LOVE MLA it’s so easy

[@tazbandz6688]

I’m on the verge of killing myself

[@shalusreelal]

Thank you for this video. I am 53 years old and doing some courses. I was relying on my kids for help. One day on the last day of submission they refused to help me .I cried a lot and decided i will never ask for help from them. I submittted my assignment late but i did it myself after seeing your videos.

[@Jojo-Coshscure]

I've been taught MLA all my life and have never encountered APA style before (until my 2nd year of college). Thank you so much ;;

[@drueh4562]

I’m in the same boat right now!!😂good luck!

[@serenityp7966]

Me too!

[@meatdtb8390]

Same except my first year

[@matthewyates2898]

I used it in my junior year of high school but haven’t used it since then so I needed a refresher.

[@exquisite921]

Yeah same, my accounting instructor wants us to do a report in APA and I’m just like 🤔❓😭

[@michellemaddon7207]

I can not thank you enough, I am 41 and returning back to school. I am writing my first time Thesis and I can not thank you enough!

[@staceykirvin6628]

Thank him for the post

[@vishalgaikwad3821]

@@staceykirvin6628 lmfao

[@usgenxr]

This is much appreciated! After a 10 year hiatus from scholarly writing, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this assistance.

[@showoflifewithnoelandchasi9687]

23 years for me lol Good for you!

[@staceykirvin6628]

Thank you for your remark's

[@tomndolo2314]

Hello

[@juliabavle9608]

As someone that has been out of school for a few years, your videos are a life saver! Thank you for helping to reduce my paper anxiety.

[@oohweerick8326]

honestly I was stressed and on the verge of tears when I was assigned writing in this format, thank you for posting this.

[@Paulakayeplayful]

I have a suggestion, maybe there should be either a couple of lessons on APA 7 or a whole term teaching it instead of professors assume we know how to write the blasted thing.

[@Tavayneparkins]

Yes I'm in school now and first class already assumes I know it

[@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303]

There is a class on it depending on the university. The problem is when the American Psychological Association decides to change the format. You kind of just have to miss points on it on one assignment and learn from it.

[@daniellareyes8555]

I could not agree more they teach us MLA in English but then just expect us to know APA. They are in need of an APA course everywhere.

[@coloradobrad6779]

25 years since college and this video improved my Graduate assignment score, TY

[@yasminvilla143]

This helped. I did a paragraph for the abstract page and shaking my head, with this KZbin video, it made me realize I didn't need it so I'm rewriting it to make it my conclusion paragraph.

[@evropa3570]

If you're reading this, do not take a nap.

[@boom2boom]

needed that

[@showoflifewithnoelandchasi9687]

Thank you Sam. I am in my second year in college in my second degree after retiring from nursing for 22 years! I have come to this video for all my papers. I continue to return to it. I now play it on double speed on account I have watched it so many times and usually need a quick review. So, again, thanks. :)

[@nathanndowns1624]

Thank you for posting the APA formatting which was a problem that I was having. Thanks to your video I was able to see how it is supposed to be done and now I know how to set up for the APA style of writing. Everything that I saw is a help to me because now it will be done correctly. Sometimes seeing examples will be of help and I know it helped me. Thank you for doing this video.

[@staceykirvin6628]

Thank you for the help to clear the APA writing

[@oleandra3759]

You have lowered my anxiety - thank you. I really hate this kind of stuff and I appreciate the step-by-step walk-through.

[@wewhoareabouttodiesaluteyo9303]

I like how thorough this is. There are bits and pieces everywhere on APA or every time they update it and having one source as a go to is a life saver.

[@jessicafunk5931]

As I am entering my 2nd semester in my Master's program this video is a lifesaver! It is detailed and thorough and I feel like it helped me step my writing game up. Thank you!

[@haniabukar857]

First year in university, writing and reading is my hobby last couple of years ago I started writing but never heard about APA. But now we use APA for writing and this videos helped us all my fellow students in my class.

[@katieraehurley95]

My professor brought me to this video a few semesters ago and I've found myself revisiting it many times! Thank you. This is very informative and helpful.

[@jen408rn]

Thank you so much! I watch your videos EVERY TIME I start a paper for grad school!

[@annabrown6782]

Me too!

[@motivated2010]

...decided to go to grad school after 14 years-this was perfect!!!! Thank you

[@assassin7250]

U didn’t learn this during your 4 years?

[@motivated2010]

@@assassin7250 needed a refresher...is something wrong with asking? rudeness unwarranted nor needed

[@assassin7250]

@@motivated2010 I was just asking..

[@motivated2010]

@@assassin7250 my apologies if I came across rude...yes I did learn during 4 years but its been a significant gap from the time I received my bachelor and going back for masters...a lot has changed when it comes to APA which is why I was seeking assistance through channel

[@Iceblade269]

Saving this video. Hated searching through purdue owl and grad school professors don’t play around when it comes to the formatting

[@kuriakoseputhupadichako3320]

Thanks Dr Forlenza. Your video about APA 7th edition formatting for students really helped me.I didn' know much about this. The video is simple and easily understandable for students like me.Thank you and God bless you..

[@sharonmori4833]

Thanks I just finished my end of semester paper with the help of this video. You saved my day 😊

[@madraun]

Thank you so much for this video-- I wish they had taught this to us when I was in high school, I've been using it all the time now that I'm in college and before this I had no idea how to do it!

[@blessednjokie3625]

Do you need any help on this?

[@vincentochieng9698]

I find this video absolutely useful as a university student and more so as an academic writer who handles a lot of essays on daily basis. I feel the phrase 'thank you' alone is an understatement of my appreciation.

[@maritzapenabarragan884]

Thank you!! You saved me in reading the pdf APA 7th edition format.

[@triciajoyner7835]

Very easy to follow explanation of each area of the paper. You hit the exact points I needed. Thank you.

[@dorothyhite1616]

thank you so much you kept me from losing a bunch of points. I had to write a 12 page paper over the last few days and you are a lifesaver!

[@Thedifference727]

Thank you Dr. Forlenza, I haven't been here since last year's Comp 2 course! Currently working on a Speech paper. Take care.

[@ripbellx]

i have only written in mla my entire life, but this video explained apa in such a concise way. thank you

[@SherieWoods-MySQUADNATION]

Thank you, Sam! The APA 7th edition was not clear about spacing after the byline. You cleared it up and I really appreciate you. I am subscribed see you for my next question.

[@jasminecats1370]

Thank you so much. You truly saved me from completely messing my paper up.

[@sophianatasha194]

Thank you so much for this! I forgot how to format my appendices and this vid saved me😁

[@kenlange]

Sam you're the best, thank you so much for this perfect video refresher on APA7.

[@heatherpavletic570]

Thank you for posting these. I was getting ready to make videos for my students when I found yours. You do a fantastic job of clearly explaining how to perform each step.

[@ochinchin4421]

Everybody: WOW, THANKS!!! Me: "Dr. Who" *wheeze*

[@vanthony1911]

Great video! I really apprecite you taking the time to do this! Thank you Dr. Forlenza!

[@KevinJCoburn]

I can't thank you enough for this video, Dr. Forlenza. You made formatting my paper so easy!

[@priscillahall4993]

Thank you so much! This tutorial was very thorough & easy to follow! 👍🏽

[@MsJeannetteH]

The most helpful video I've watched on YT! Thank you so much!

[@mdeleon1708]

Thank you so much, this was so helpful I could cry tears of joy lol 😭😭💛

[@Nwad1204]

Such a helpful tutorial and your way of explaining is easily absorbed. Thank you!

[@terrywilliams3520]

Thank you so much. This video was extremely helpful. I will be watching the recommended videos to further my knowledge.

[@taunyamcdonald3346]

This video was very organized, clear and succinct! Thank you so much for your assistance.

[@Olabelltalks]

Thank you very much for producing the video. You made writing so accessible. More of your videos on anything academics would be appreciated.

[@staceykirvin6628]

We have sours at Walden they really help

[@luckymedic1438]

Thank you so much. I will share this to all my fellow classmates

[@daniellecasas2523]

This is Awesome! HUGE help writing my paper right now thanks!

[@darci1221]

Thank you for this video its so helpful! One thing you forgot, the number of the pages should be the same font as the paper itself. Got a mark for that one!

[@cesarparedesmusic]

Thank you!! You have saved my life with your explanations!

[@andreavoras6017]

This is amazing! thank you so much for making this video Dr. Forlenza!

[@AM-uk3ll]

This is amazing, I can't express how amazing you are for sharing this info with us. I needed this. Thank you. God sent me to your page.

[@jennybby1213]

Thank you so much! I wish my teachers would use this video to help with APA.

[@Wordsmiths]

Me too! Let's spread the word. (or in this case, share the links)

[@domoniquewilliams8146]

OMG, this video is amazing. this has helped me tremendously, thank you soooooooo much.

[@otabekhamid]

Good luck to every student with whatever paper you are working on now

[@radhikas187]

Thank you SO MUCH for this, really saved me a lot of time!

[@bridgetsullivan3071]

I have been out of school for 30years, thank you!

[@javedsultan4830]

that is good. stay out

[@gGaMjIkEe]

You saved my doctorate paper today! thank you!!!!

[@anjumiqbal1676]

Lots of love and eternal thank you Mr Samuel 💜💜💜💜.

[@wendyharris8617]

We appreciate you making this video. VERY helpful!

[@DapaChrons]

great video, I have to say I much prefer Chicago style which we used all through undergrad but this is now easier to understand

[@davidthegreat6474]

This video slide in my recommendation and literally I was doing about this stuff thank you!

[@TheFairlia]

Thank you so much easy to follow the video showing the format. Blessings!

[@melissaandrillon7735]

Thank you ! I needed to double check that I did it right and this video helped me !

[@essaycrew]

Who else is here because they have a research paper/ journal and they haven't started until the last minute?

[@isee232]

Awesome content! Thank you for making this and the other videos!

[@b.k.5659]

Scoring maximum points requires honing skills on other elements like thesis statement development, transition sentences and citations which all come in handy in research and essay work. My capabilities have improved a great deal.

[@loriwooten800]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Just know you are a life saver!

[@PostImperfect]

Thanks for this: I set up my document as I watched :) I have one thought: perhaps you could finish by showing how to save the document as a word template? That way, it could be re-opened, rather than re-created each time.

[@APAStylebySam]

That's a good idea!

[@WSPC7115]

Thank you for this, it was very helpful for setting up my reference list. am now on to your in text citations. APA is a dog to get someimes

[@Imfeelingrock]

Very helpful video! I was hoping to see what was required for in-text citations for APA though.

[@APAStylebySam]

Check the video description. I've got one for that.

[@HerTruthSpeaks]

College makes me want to cry 😭 I CANNOT🥲🙂

[@Up-To-Speed]

Just what I needed.... PERFECT video! Many thanks!!!

[@stacyfrye5714]

Thank you so much. This was extremely helpful and appreciated!

[@gGaMjIkEe]

May I asked if there are going to be a future videos about references, in-text citations, and how to set the Appendix or table as APA format. I love your video!

[@APAStylebySam]

Check the video description. I'll probably get around to videos on tables and figures this winter.

[@naomikiss]

Thank you!!! Thank you!! This has truly helped me.

[@madamecharlote]

Thank you so much ! I love you

[@digival8458]

Thank you! I took a hit on a paper in January for not remembering the APA 7 format was being implemented and there are no templates.

[@tinaurbenz30]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@eduardojose8172]

Great video, thank you for this! I'm sending this to my entire class.

[@MylaOntiveros]

It's good and helpful information that I can able to use it on my current course.

[@tinaurbenz30]

Thank you. This is very helpful!

[@Queenhellokitty]

This is a great and inspirational lesson

[@douglasdaher6146]

Samuel, Thank you so much for your video, It was practical, functional, easy to follow.

[@knowingkota]

Thank you for making these videos!!!

[@tolabekene1432]

It is good illustration of how to write PhD thesis in APA style.

[@alamgir5553]

Extremely helpful. Thankyou for the upload.

[@thor930610]

Thanks a lot, right now using this video for all my assessments!!

[@germeraldguevarra7627]

This helped me a lot, thank you!

[@pratiknath2246]

Your videos are really good and super specific!

[@carlos-ig5iy]

Thank you so much my teacher keeps on telling me to write in apa formar but he never tells me how

[@samueljackson8706]

This is outstanding!!!

[@kimberleypage4342]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@GuyKirk]

Great video. I would attach the heading levels 1, 2, and 3, using the "styles" in the toolbar just in case you want a TOC. Also to make sure they stay consistent throughout the entire document.

[@APAStylebySam]

That's a good idea!

[@Wordsmiths]

You'll need to make sure your default styles are APA-compliant, of course... Go ahead and select the heading text, assign it a style (e.g. click on "Heading1" in the Styles palette), and see what you get. If it's wrong, no problem. While the heading is still selected, click on the tiny little carat (or "up-arrow") next to Heading1 in the Styles list. One of the options that will drop down is "Modify style." Click that, then change the font settings to match APA requirements for Heading 1. Click "save." Now, for that document, all your Heading 1 style will be correct. Repeat for all the heading levels you use in your paper.

[@kaitlyndelvalle2613]

this helped me so much thank youuuu 😫

[@yolandasrobinson]

Great information. It was very informative!!!!

[@TheSammadan]

thank you so much i appreciate , it is really helpful and informative

[@amirtukery136]

Thankkkkkk Youuuuuuuuu Soooooo Muchhhhhhhh watched all the linked videos, helped alot.

[@Hugs_4_Bugs_]

This is probably a dumb question but... On the title page in the "Department of" section before the school, are you supposed to put your major or does it simply depend on the course? Like, if it's a paper for English class but your major is Mathematics do you still put "Department of English" or "Mathematics"? Just curious and I don't wanna look dumb when I turn it in lol

[@APAStylebySam]

No worries! Put down your major because the author's affiliation is for you as the author, not the class you happen to be taking.

[@mostrogolf22]

An excellent video, thank you for creating this.