did anyone ever write a paper,,

[BentleyJD]

in APA format.
I have to for my research methods (psychology) course.
It looks to me like there's at least three different acceptable formats.
First research class. I don't mind doing a paper, but I don't think its fair our professor is going to reduce as a grade for every four errors.
Looks like I have to make sure I reference every damn thing.
take care\
tony and dietrich

[skooooo]

1. There's a great web site...

...supported by the Duke university library that makes all this stuff really easy...

I'm trying to figure out the URL, but you might want to look there too.

[BentleyJD]

3. thanks

will do

[skooooo]

4. Here it is: http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/citing.htm

The first two links should help you:

Citing Sources Within Your Paper
Assembling a List of Works Cited in Your Paper
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[skooooo]

5. Specifically...

http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/within.htm#APA


and

http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/works_cited.htm

[DS1]

2. never heard of that format, have someone in your class proofread

if you're concerned about it.

[grannylib]

6. Take the time to read a couple of published journal articles in that

format; it can really help you see clearly how it's done, gives you a model to follow, and assists you in capturing the proper 'tone' for a work of this type.

[LWolf]

7. Yes.

Some of my professors required APA. Some MLA. And there were was at least one more that I've forgotten. I had a book for each format to help me. These days, I'd look for software or a website!