Writing submitted for this class needs to be formatted according to APA citation guidelines. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition, can easily be found in the "Ready Reference Section" which is located on top of the reference shelves.
Noodle Tools is a great way to create a reference page and an annotated bibliography according to APA guidelines.
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s work, words, images or ideas as one’s own. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, the following:
The instructor should clarify what constitutes plagiarism and correct citation within a given course.
- Excerpt from 2020-2021 NWC Student Handbook
These documents will help you format your paper in APA style.
Document | Description |
General Style Guide | Includes examples of print & electronic resources |
Title Page | Shows how to format the title page of an APA paper |
First Page | Shows how to format the first page of an APA paper |
References | Shows how to format the References page in an APA paper |
Formatting using Word | Shows how to set margins, type size, indents, and more in Microsoft Word |
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL)
This web site gives helpful instruction on how to format an annotated bibliography according to APA guidelines. Make sure to scroll down to find the APA example!