How to Format your Paper in APA Style in 2024

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  • @jonathansimmons7010
    @jonathansimmons7010 3 роки тому +185

    Even though you taught me the first time, I come back every time I write a paper to make sure I didn't mess something up. Lol

  • @bzinnj
    @bzinnj 2 роки тому +96

    Chelsea, you have helped me out numerous times as I navigate my doctorate. I cannot tell you how helpful all your material has been, especially the literature review. I think you have a great energy, and you make mundane subjects’ fun to learn about. Keep it up!
    - Bryan

  • @MiniMunchers1
    @MiniMunchers1 3 роки тому +19

    Thank you for posting this! I just started school again after 10 years and all these guidelines are so strict. You saved my butt!

    • @cjc2611
      @cjc2611 3 роки тому +1

      Same same

  • @jackelineloyola8914
    @jackelineloyola8914 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much, I was about to cry before I saw your video!!!!! Why does school make it so difficult!!

  • @smartstudent_official
    @smartstudent_official  3 роки тому +2

    Download your FREE APA Formatting Guide here! www.mysmartstudent.com/APA-optin 🎉 P.S. Don’t forget to join the Smart Student Facebook community! ☺ facebook.com/groups/communitysmartstudent

  • @jalynfoster5994
    @jalynfoster5994 2 роки тому +33

    You have taught me more than any English Professor I have ever had! Thank you, and please continue to make more videos!

  • @janiswinn2325
    @janiswinn2325 2 роки тому +3

    Just FYI, the words a, an and the aren't prepositions. They're articles. Examples of prepositions which wouldn't be capitalized in a paper title are to, in, for, of, and by.

  • @yaniraescudero7967
    @yaniraescudero7967 2 роки тому +18

    Oh wow, I really learned a lot in 22 minutes!! I just can't believe why professors won't incorporate an APA class like this in college. I've been struggling a lot doing my college work and I am so grateful that I found your channel. Yeap! I am a new follower. Thank you!

    • @SerialChiller12101
      @SerialChiller12101 Рік тому

      I know right I am surprised that some collages don’t incorporate an APA class or help prepare the student to learn how to do an APA paper. My Introduction to Criminal Justice course wants us to do an APA paper at least 4 pages when we have never done a APA formatted paper in his class before. Videos like this are such a valuable resource when you are expected to do a different formatted paper for the first time.

  • @Shiggersweet
    @Shiggersweet 3 роки тому +72

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! I was having so much anxiety trying to learn APA, but I’m already feeling so much more confident and I’m not even halfway through your video! You have an awesome personality by the way!! It’s rare that I don’t get immediately annoyed with most UA-camrs lol. 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @gloriakelego643
      @gloriakelego643 3 роки тому +1

      Hello, I can as well help with the writing of the whole paper

  • @leeerphua-sharp7570
    @leeerphua-sharp7570 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you so much for your videos. Going back to school after 20 years is nerve wrecking. Your video is so easy to understand and super helpful! Your charisma is so calming.

  • @BottleofDreamswastaken
    @BottleofDreamswastaken 3 роки тому +14

    This is so good to watch while reviewing your own work for the 100th time - and not remembering everything needed because you are so used to reading your own text... Thank you!

  • @Psibeir
    @Psibeir Рік тому +8

    I just wanted to say thanks, and I really appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos. I cannot tell you how often I have watched/paused/replayed your material and even taken the class provided. You are awesome; PEACE AND BLESSINGS!

  • @kellylove253
    @kellylove253 Рік тому +2

    Why not just use the reference that is already formatted in Word to create the reference page?

  • @HoosierHmstrdr94
    @HoosierHmstrdr94 3 роки тому +7

    PREPOSITIONS: In, under, through, around, or "anywhere a cat can go". ARTICLES: a, the, an. THANK YOU for the vid. I thought I would contribute to your education since you contributed to mine! :)

    • @smartstudent_official
      @smartstudent_official  3 роки тому +3

      Ahh thank you very much! I've been saying it wrong all along. How funny because I picked up the "prepositions shouldn't be capitalized" from the APA manual. I'm going to do some more reading!

  • @SunniBhoney
    @SunniBhoney 3 роки тому +6

    This really helped and it took up to 4 pages in my notebook front to back of just taking notes😅 it was all worth it! Now I know how to write my paper using the APA style 😊

  • @Nat-nq9gi
    @Nat-nq9gi 3 роки тому +9

    You literally think of everything! This was so informative

  • @desireebodio5084
    @desireebodio5084 Рік тому +1

    Are you kidding me with the hanging indent?? Whaaat?!?! Where the crap has that been for the last 10 years?? Good job, friend. Thanks for debunking part of the dreaded 'reference' page.

  • @lisacardoza
    @lisacardoza Рік тому +5

    Chelsea, you have definitely found your calling in life. Thank you for your knowledge on research papers, but more than that, thank you for turning it from dry and boring to almost exciting. You're the best.

  • @GoldieGirl2
    @GoldieGirl2 3 роки тому +9

    Amazing video, definitely the reason why I got an A on my paper ! So easy to follow ,
    Thank you!!

  • @The05yz250
    @The05yz250 3 роки тому +3

    Funny that your hypothetical co-author was Emma Stone because you look so similar to her. You must have been told that plenty of times haha.

  • @RAMPHD
    @RAMPHD 3 роки тому +8

    I'm a PhD and find this helpful with the changing rules. Thanks for sharing and keeping it simple! I see the APA 5th manual that was my writing "bible" is out.

    • @newagain9964
      @newagain9964 3 роки тому +1

      Also, a large part of the APA format is whatever the instructor wants it to be. You need to email each instructor for clarifications and guidance.

  • @darkftforce
    @darkftforce 2 роки тому +1

    i like to know if we use new page for each new main heading in apa format or does it has to be a continuous work? like my assignment has intro, main body, and conclusion, each with their own minimum and maximum requirements, now do i have to start each section on a new page or just continue it with headings? thanks,

  • @ladyshay4323
    @ladyshay4323 Рік тому +1

    I have a question for anyone, please. On page 2, after we paste the Title at the top of the page. Is an introduction supposed to be between The title and before the main heading? Also, thank you for these videos!

  • @josief8053
    @josief8053 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this Amazing Video with us for that we are immensely grateful 🙏

  • @emmanuellonga1313
    @emmanuellonga1313 3 роки тому +8

    Hello Chelsea, thank you so much for this wonderful video you have made for the students. it has helped me learn a lot about APA format 7th edition.
    Briefly about myself, I am a student enrolled in an online study course from a US university and I had a lot of challenges regarding writing. I just heard the term plagiarism during my orientation week and everything sounded difficult for me. I am now confident that I may improve my academic writing skills.
    Thank you for your research work.

  • @solmichaelis2608
    @solmichaelis2608 Рік тому +1

    is there an easy way to alphabetically fix the references? or you really need to manually do it one by one?

  • @Moonshinetherain
    @Moonshinetherain 3 місяці тому +1

    I cannot thank you enough. You explain everything so perfectly. You have have helped me more than you know!

  • @jennicamorrison955
    @jennicamorrison955 2 роки тому +3

    Chelsea!!!!! I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS!!! I just wrote a paper yesterday and I joined your live webinar, on Saturday, followed what you said and I got my mark back..... I GOT A 98%!!!! The marker said "One of the best papers I’ve had to review!"......This has never happened before in my life. I am 30 and went back to school and I was struggling. Still took me a while to write the paper, but you have literally saved me for the rest of my degree. I can't thank you enough Chelsea. Seriously from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.

    • @smartstudent_official
      @smartstudent_official  2 роки тому +1

      Yayyyy!! So happy to read that. I love when everything clicks into place like that. I had a similar moment as a student myself when I learned a lot of what I teach now. I'll be wishing you the best of luck!

    • @jennicamorrison955
      @jennicamorrison955 2 роки тому

      @@smartstudent_official seriously felt unreal! Thank you so much

  • @joosepflies
    @joosepflies Рік тому +1

    This is rubbish. What you are teaching people is how to create what is known in the industry as a dirty document - full of hard returns which is the first mistake a novice will make when building a document in Word. This mistake alone can cause all sorts of trouble later on when you send the file to your supervisor or the printers or designers (unless you save it as a non-editable pdf file).

    • @annwilliams2328
      @annwilliams2328 Рік тому

      hi there. I do not think that is the case. I am a tutor who pretty much uses (and also my students) the above method. It has never had any troubles.

  • @jessicafal1958
    @jessicafal1958 3 роки тому +4

    This was so helpful to follow along to while formatting my fundamentals of nursing term paper. Thank you SO much for helping us!

  • @StarRider253
    @StarRider253 2 роки тому +2

    You're a lifesaver. I think you added back the 10 years of my life that I lost from stress

  • @metiyee
    @metiyee 2 роки тому +2

    You saved my time entirely, I bought the book and I was uninterested at all to figure it out all. You are amazing and if there were 100 starts, I could have given you!🤩🤩🙏

  • @jasonissel217
    @jasonissel217 3 роки тому +2

    you are so sweet, every Professor wants something different, I can never keep up. Thank you for this.

  • @sharon240
    @sharon240 Рік тому +1

    I just started grad school and your videos are invaluable! I have a question specific to student papers. I have to write out questions from a text book and then answer them. How do I format the questions in APA style? Thank you so much!

  • @makaelastewart4721
    @makaelastewart4721 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this!! APA is always so confusing for me. You have made it so simple and easy to understand!

  • @barbnxo
    @barbnxo 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you young lady! Amazing content, as always! How did you know my paper was due in 2 weeks?? Lol! Perfect timing! 👌🏻

  • @tommyharris5817
    @tommyharris5817 Рік тому +1

    Your audio is not high enough. You've made this mistake on several videos.

    • @smartstudent_official
      @smartstudent_official  Рік тому +1

      Hey Tommy, I've seen your feedback. And I do agree with you, the audio on the videos you've left comments was too low. This has been fixed on videos that have been made in 2022. If you're watching an older video where the audio is low, listening to it with headphones (if you're not already) can really help.

  • @ashleighyuppa6398
    @ashleighyuppa6398 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. I'm just starting my bachelor's degree in Business and I had never heard of APA format. This video really saved me.

  • @stormycox1056
    @stormycox1056 3 роки тому +4

    words can not express how thankful i am! i am a current studnet at a university so it has been pretty tricky when writing papers. however, your videos have been of great help!! thank you

    • @smartstudent_official
      @smartstudent_official  3 роки тому +1

      That's awesome! Thanks for your kind words. I'm happy to help! Good luck to you!

    • @MWmota
      @MWmota 3 роки тому

      This comment has been downvoted due to not being in APA format. lol jk

  • @bibledevotional_158
    @bibledevotional_158 3 роки тому +2

    Our Instructor gave us an APA assignment and showed us your first video in class she is a great instructor but she wants 4-5 pages in APA format. And thank you for making a more explanatory video again

    • @smartstudent_official
      @smartstudent_official  3 роки тому

      Oh wow! How funny lol Well I'm happy to help! Thanks for watching and supporting this channel :)

  • @SusanWeilandSmith
    @SusanWeilandSmith 24 дні тому

    You are adorable! I could watch, listen, and absorb your existing tutorial for hours! However, I do not understand why it is not formatting my paperwork in Word Perfect, for I have followed your instructions repeatedly.

  • @danielperrett3782
    @danielperrett3782 3 роки тому +1

    I think your beautiful.

  • @Mapi2662
    @Mapi2662 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much! I really understood everything,

  • @MilitarAmericano
    @MilitarAmericano Рік тому

    So she posted this video 2 years ago, but the title says 2023? Did she come from the future??? LOL

    • @smartstudent_official
      @smartstudent_official  Рік тому

      I update the title so people understand the same APA rules still apply in 2023.
      When I don't change the title, the amount of people asking if the video is still relevant far out weigh the few who don't understand why the video is labeled 2023 but posted a few years ago 😊

  • @jasonissel217
    @jasonissel217 3 роки тому +1

    Tell me about it, I am learning to write formats off youtube and from D papers because no one told me otherwise in higher school or junior high.

  • @chanileavitt5262
    @chanileavitt5262 Рік тому +1

    Dude. Thank you for sharing your breadth of knowledge on APA style. It's been a minute since I've written an academic paper and the rules have already changed a bit. I really appreciate your step by step instructions. Thanks!

  • @caramoonlynn
    @caramoonlynn 2 роки тому

    I was docked last time because I didn't single space my references and my headings didn't follow over when I converted it from Google docs to Word.

  • @auri328
    @auri328 2 роки тому +1

    LMAOOO i watch this a little too much... my teachers hate me but i am passing because of you so thankkkkkkkkkkkkkk youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

  • @beautepley8352
    @beautepley8352 3 роки тому +4

    I was literally just watching your old one as I am back at it again. Your video quality has gone up and so has the demands of my paper! Perfect match. I wonder what my professor would think if he knew I got all of my tips off of youtube. He's probably used to it by now. Thanks for your help, this is such amazing timing for me. Did you make this video because you knew it's getting towards the end of spring semester and people are going to need the help?

    • @smartstudent_official
      @smartstudent_official  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it. Honestly, I doubt your professor would be surprised. Since they switched from APA 6th-7th edition even professors are using UA-cam to learn the new formatting.
      So I remade this video for a few reasons - 1. I knew I could make it better because I know the common questions that are asked thanks to the other video. 2. I've had a busy month and I needed somewhat of a break so it was the perfect time to recreate a video I've already done since the information is somewhat the same :) Mutually beneficial!

    • @beautepley8352
      @beautepley8352 3 роки тому +1

      @@smartstudent_official You definitely delivered on all those reasons and it was well worth your time and effort. You're going to help so many people with this. Thank you.

    • @emileejaski5836
      @emileejaski5836 2 роки тому

      @@smartstudent_official what about adding in an appendix in APA 7th edition?

  • @BluieBeth
    @BluieBeth Рік тому +1

    You are a LIFESAVER!!! Thank you SO Much for this and for walking us through it. I learn best hands on and reading "how" to write APA style was zero help. THIS was the best!

  • @MartyCalabrese
    @MartyCalabrese 2 роки тому

    Question: Is it 10:00pm or 10 p.m.?
    [Absolutely phenomenal video.]

  • @samantha1376
    @samantha1376 2 роки тому

    This video is amazingly helpful, however, My Apple tablet doesnt have certain google document referenced. ::Sigh:: Im going to have to buy a computer now. Unless anyone can tell me to find the google format on an apple IPAD air 4th edition?

  • @MeMe-ed8mz
    @MeMe-ed8mz 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for all the APA format video. I follow your format and got a 95% on my paper. I wrote my paper in 24 hrs to due date. I Don’t recommend last minute paper tho… I only last 5 points for punctuation,etc nothing on format or information.

  • @yseniamora3222
    @yseniamora3222 3 роки тому +1

    You are a LIFESAVER! I'm so glad your channel exists and that I found you; I just subbed. Thank you!

  • @samwisegamgee2488
    @samwisegamgee2488 3 роки тому +1

    I'm currently in my MBA program where APA style is required and I have to say that you have saved me from flunking every paper. Thanks!

  • @cookieg12345
    @cookieg12345 6 місяців тому

    This was super helpful! Your knowledge and dedication to putting out this type of content are tremendously appreciated!! In my class we are having to write practitioner interviews, could you touch on if the format would be different?

  • @1Ezk
    @1Ezk 3 роки тому +1

    Title of work according to apa 7th ed standards has first letters capitalized.

  • @chariseromeomba8719
    @chariseromeomba8719 5 місяців тому

    This is my 2nd week in my PhD program and I want to quit. I am not good at English and APA is like a new language. After turning in my first paper I saw this and I am making corrections.

  • @marnamassie2977
    @marnamassie2977 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this, I thought I was doing things correctly until the instructor I have now informed me I was not. This is very helpful!

  • @bigotonbrand
    @bigotonbrand 2 роки тому

    you didnt even follow your own year of publication format when you posted your examples, right before the hanging indent section. WTH

  • @Kingsleyzissu
    @Kingsleyzissu 2 роки тому

    Does anyone know if this is the same as the "APL" format? A class I'm taking says I need to write in APL format and I'm just going back to school, so I'm not sure what APL is?

  • @namehere185
    @namehere185 2 роки тому

    In Google Docs, how do I delete a blank page (how do I prevent the blank pages from appearing again), how do I lock formatting on/to a specific page, how do I lock the formatting for/on the entire document, how do I select and use a font like wingdings, how do I wrap text to the cell of a table, how do I drag and re-size tables as needed without them messing up the next page?

  • @LadyCoyKoi
    @LadyCoyKoi 2 роки тому +1

    For the hanging indent, there is an easier version. First, you highlight the references, right click, click on the word paragraph and then click on the word hanging. You don't need to mess around with the ruler or those margin arrows. I tried doing your version and it always results messing up the whole paper. By using the "highlighting and right clicking" method you avoid the mess and target only the information you need hanging. The schools don't teach your method, due to the possible mess that playing with the ruler and arrows can do to a paper. Also, highlighting and right clicking is better for those of us with track ball mouse and hand disabilities. No sliding needed.

  • @sheneidaseward225
    @sheneidaseward225 2 роки тому +1

    Every time I write a paper I go through it step by step with your videos first. Thanks you have been such a help.

  • @johnclarke1319
    @johnclarke1319 Рік тому

    It would be nice if you actually explained which of the 180 or so uses of the APA acronym in the first sentence, rather than assume everyone uses the same acronym for the same purpose, rule 1 of acronyms!

  • @christambassodor5024
    @christambassodor5024 Рік тому

    I am new to this university life and I have a feeling that your will by best UA-cam friend while I journey through this experience.

  • @veryirresistiblecharisma9056
    @veryirresistiblecharisma9056 3 роки тому +1

    This video has been very helpful. 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @brian_over60_downUnder
    @brian_over60_downUnder 2 роки тому

    Why don't you use 'styles' in Word or Google Sheets? I think there consistency benifits that be gained...

  • @christmastree2735
    @christmastree2735 2 роки тому

    i love you so much. You really amazing , thank so much to teach me step by step . you are the greatest teacher in the whole world . sending all my love to you . You just save my life.

  • @kaybeefruitsandveggies3712
    @kaybeefruitsandveggies3712 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much, last semester I used your video as a step by step guide to doing my paper, I received a 95 and I am doing the same thing for this semester. Your knowledge on APA papers comes off as effortless which gives me the confidence to get it done! Kudos to you for thinking about students who could really use these tool for APA formatted writing. We truly appreciate it!

  • @sarafierro1907
    @sarafierro1907 3 місяці тому

    Thank You! The way you easily explain everything is so helpful!

  • @__jonko_with_johnko__
    @__jonko_with_johnko__ Рік тому

    Not sure why it has to be done this specific way and why my teacher doesn't just explain it himself but the ruler trick is really useful

  • @angelofmery21
    @angelofmery21 2 роки тому

    May I ask what you mean at the beginning when you say "Up for publication?"

  • @enriquel1993
    @enriquel1993 2 роки тому

    How much am I supposed to indent after I click *align left*?

  • @alexkillips6457
    @alexkillips6457 Рік тому

    CTRL+Enter will give you an automatic page break

  • @meganacho1997
    @meganacho1997 Рік тому

    you said the title shouldn’t exceed 50 characters but it looks like more than that , im confused

  • @mataneysalamen303
    @mataneysalamen303 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much its very helpful Iam still saying to you thanks, I hope you forward more than these one all the best

  • @EternallApprentace
    @EternallApprentace 2 роки тому

    How in the world is this this long...yikes. I guess when you try to cover every option...but not for me

  • @toluwaniyi
    @toluwaniyi 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so so much, Chelsea. This is just amazing work.

  • @ThXtsVnfortunXte
    @ThXtsVnfortunXte Рік тому

    THESE FUCKING PAGE NUMBERS ARE STILL NOT WORKING!!!!!

  • @touanoutau3020
    @touanoutau3020 Рік тому +1

    You're a legend..thanks Chelsea

  • @garyjohnston6201
    @garyjohnston6201 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this informative video. I am encompassing your tutorial in my current course project paper. P.S. Nice Yeti cup!

  • @samuelselassie1575
    @samuelselassie1575 3 роки тому +1

    Chelsea,
    Thanks for your support. All Your instructions are clear, helpful, and to the point.
    Thanks for your kindness and sharing your wisdom.
    Your admirer, Samuel

  • @uhtijohn8217
    @uhtijohn8217 2 місяці тому

    Oh my class isn’t boring I just wanted a blonde to teach me😂

  • @BlkBornSeed
    @BlkBornSeed 3 роки тому +1

    Question. Forgive me if I missed it. I’ve only seen examples of Case studies that have one page with the (executive summary, problem statement, analysis, criteria, recommendation, and summary) all in one page. So my question is do you have to title the beginning of every page break for you main body with the original title? Or do you just keep typing until you get to another main subsection 1?

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      @academicprofessor930 3 роки тому

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      @BlkBornSeed 3 роки тому

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  • @blacksitemadhatter6721
    @blacksitemadhatter6721 4 місяці тому

    Sooo Awesome Thank You!!! keep up the great work of sharing with us!

  • @bessidhoummahfoudh3757
    @bessidhoummahfoudh3757 Рік тому

    Does this apply to a dissertation? for example the page number on the title page!!!

  • @cassafrass-159
    @cassafrass-159 18 днів тому

    As someone who has to switch from using Chicago for the past 3 years to APA, you are a saint

  • @Fouji_pb19
    @Fouji_pb19 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing this video, I learned numerous things from it.

  • @edithvaldivia1379
    @edithvaldivia1379 24 дні тому

    Hi there do all papers need section headings now for the new APA format?

  • @ozmasadiq8733
    @ozmasadiq8733 2 роки тому

    Omg your awesome explaining it do good thank you so much!!

  • @ibiyemikokoakintunde7661
    @ibiyemikokoakintunde7661 2 місяці тому

    thank you so much, you been such a great help prepping me for school.

  • @missanldc
    @missanldc 3 роки тому +1

    thank you for teaching me a lot of things. i got to do my task because of your help. cheers to knowledge to share and more videos to come! ☺️

  • @aondowaseiorhemba6308
    @aondowaseiorhemba6308 3 роки тому +1

    I really love your videos... Very informative

    • @smartstudent_official
      @smartstudent_official  3 роки тому

      Thank you!! I really appreciate your support. Please let me know if you have any questions

  • @lorimichelematthews9638
    @lorimichelematthews9638 3 роки тому +1

    Im going to back to school after 10 years and this helped me! Easy to understand. My teacher said use the APA format. I had no idea what that was until your video helped me!

    • @newagain9964
      @newagain9964 3 роки тому

      Sadly, a large part of the APA format is whatever the instructor says it is. You need to email each instructor for clarifications and guidance.

  • @govindpanikar1613
    @govindpanikar1613 Рік тому

    Okay guys an update. You don't need running heads in the 7th edition of APA

  • @johnclarke1319
    @johnclarke1319 Рік тому

    speak a little slower, your accent takes a little getting used to ( not bad, just a little broad)

  • @izmirlecaj1994
    @izmirlecaj1994 11 місяців тому

    when you start a paragraph after the heading how you indent automatically ?

  • @Findmylimit
    @Findmylimit 6 місяців тому

    i catch the vibe that yoga is one of your daily habits and you arent one to buy an expensive cup of coffee

  • @Samson-dn4eo
    @Samson-dn4eo Рік тому

    you didnt italicized level 2 section heading. but you said to. so im not sure which one to do