Research Guides: Citing Sources: Additional Resources

Samples & Sources

APA Sample Paper (PDF)
View a paper written in APA style that includes a reference list and explanations of proper formatting. Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).
APA Style Home Sample Papers
This page contains sample papers formatted in seventh edition APA Style. The sample papers show the format that authors should use to submit a manuscript for publication in a professional journal and that students should use to submit a paper to an instructor for a course assignment. You can download the Word files to use as templates and edit them as needed for the purposes of your own papers.
Writing a Paper in APA Style
A sample APA paper for students interested in learning APA Style 6th Edition. Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).

APA Formatting & Style Guide by OWL
Offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. From the Purdue Online Writing Lab.
APA Style Blog
This is a blog actively run by APA style experts. They post recommendations for how to cite specific sources (such as social media sites) as well as general formatting and style guidelines. We recommend these blog posts in particular:
APA Style Home
Our mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.
Learning APA Style
If you're just starting out, view these free APA Style and Grammar Guidelines. Provided by the American Psychological Association, the publisher of the APA manual. Some recommended sections:
- Basic Principles of Citation
- Reference Examples
OWL APA FAQs
FAQs that address issues in APA citation and/or formatting. The entries in this section are based on frequently asked questions received by the former OWL Mail Tutors.