APA Format Paper Example
See a complete APA format paper example. Includes title page, abstract, headings, citations, and reference list. Plus, auto-generate APA papers with our free tool.
APA Paper Structure Overview
APA format has specific requirements for every part of your paper — title page, abstract, headings, font, spacing, citations, and reference list. Getting it wrong costs points.
Title Page Format
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Abstract and Body
Study the APA format requirements for each paper section
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Check the title page: running head, page numbers, institution
Verify in-text citations match the reference list
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Example
A properly formatted APA paper includes: Title page (centered title, author, institution) → Abstract (150-250 words) → Body (with Level 1-3 headings) → Reference list (hanging indent, alphabetical).
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