We get a lot of questions about how to format a paper in APA. Did you know hat the APA's database, Academic Writer, has a word processor to help you create and automatically format different types of papers in APA? You can write your entire paper in Academic Writer, or you can create a template and then export it as a Word document!

This vital resource offers a sophisticated writing program along with an extensive digital library of authoritative learning objects, including expert tutorials, hundreds of samples, forms for more than 80 reference types, research planning and tracking tools, direct access to the text of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association®, and much more.

Whether you are new to academic writing or more experienced with writing and research, Academic Writer has something to offer you. For an overview of all the features, please check out this guide first: Help with Academic Writer/APA Citation Basics

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A resource produced by the American Psychological Association, the creator of APA Style. It provides all the tools necessary to create properly formatted references and papers. Individual user accounts are not needed to access the Learning Center, but they are required to create and save references. Off-campus: Best viewed in Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Will not work with Internet Explorer!