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Language Arts and Disciplines Note: This page reflects the latest version of the APA Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019. The equivalent resource for the older APA 6 style can be found here. The American Psychological Association (APA) updated its style manual in the fall of 2019. This resource presents a list of important differences between the sixth and seventh editions. It reflects the most recent printing of the manual as of January 2020. If subsequent printings are released to correct errors or misprints (as was the case for the sixth edition), this page will be updated as needed. The seventh edition of the APA Publication Manual contains a number of updates and additions designed to make APA style more useful for students, teachers, and other educational stakeholders. While there are too many changes to list here, we’ve chosen to focus on the changes that are most pertinent to students and teachers. These include changes to the ways academic papers are formatted, changes to the ways sources are cited, and more. For a much more detailed list of changes, consult the Introduction chapter of the APA Publication Manual (7th ed.), which is available from the APA in PDF form here. For your convenience, locations in the print versions of the sixth and seventh editions of the APA manual associated with each change are provided below where possible. Paper Formatting (Chapter 2)The Title Page (2.3)The newest edition of the APA manual recommends different title pages for students and professionals. Professional title pages include:
Students are directed to follow their instructors’ directions with regards to title page formatting. If no directions are given, students may use the APA-specified title page for students, which includes:
Note also that student papers now lack a running head. Heading Levels (2.27)Headings are used to help guide the reader through a document. The levels are organized by levels of subordination. In general, each distinct section of an academic paper should start with a level one heading. The seventh edition changes only level three, four, and five headings. All headings are now written in title case (important words capitalized) and boldface. Headings are distinguished only by the use of italics, indentation, and periods. Sixth Edition (3.03)
Seventh Edition (2.27)
For example, in a scientific report following APA style, a report contains three sections: Method, Results, and Discussion. Each of these sections start with level 1 headings: Method (Level 1) Site of Study (Level 2) Participant Population (Level 2) Teachers (Level 3) Students (Level 3) Results (Level 1) Spatial Ability (Level 2) Test One (Level 3) Teachers with Experience. (Level 4) Teachers in Training. (Level 4) Graduate Teaching Assistants. (Level 5) Test Two (Level 3) Kinesthetic Ability (Level 2) Other Paper Format ChangesA handful of additional formatting changes are recommended in the seventh edition. These include the following:
Writing Style and Grammar (Chapter 4)The most important changes here relate to pronoun usage, though it may bear mentioning that the APA has endorsed the "singular they" on its website for years prior to the release of the new manual:
Bias-Free Language (Chapter 5)The seventh edition of the manual updates guidelines for writing about “age, disability, gender, racial and ethnic identity, and sexual orientation” to bring them in line with current best practices. The guidelines are too extensive to reproduce here, but a few of the most important and general instructions are described below. Consult chapter 5 of the APA Publication Manual (7th ed.) for more details.
Mechanics of Style (Chapter 6)In terms of mechanics, the seventh edition of the APA Publication Manual contains a variety of minor changes from the sixth edition. Two of the most important are the following:
This chapter also contains expanded guidelines that clarify a variety of mechanical issues, like whether certain proper nouns should be capitalized. The guidelines are too extensive to reproduce here, so consult chapter 6 for additional information. Tables and Figures (Chapter 7)Though the formatting for tables and figures has not dramatically changed from the sixth edition, a few relevant changes are as follows:
In-Text Citations (Chapter 8)Changes and updates to in-text citation procedure in the seventh edition include the following:
Reference List (Chapter 9)Reference list entries are handled largely the same in the seventh edition as they are in the sixth edition, barring a few important changes. Most pertain to electronic sources.
Is there a 7th edition of the APA manual?In October 2019, the American Psychological Association (APA) introduced the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual, which replaces the 6th edition published in 2009.
How do you cite the 7th edition APA?Journal article. Author or authors. The surname is followed by first initials.. Year of publication of the article (in round brackets).. Article title.. Journal title (in italics).. Volume of journal (in italics).. Issue of journal (no italics).. Page range of article.. The first line of each citation is left adjusted.. How do I download APA 7th edition?Answer. How do I download and open the file? You can download the template by clicking APA 7th Edition Template for Microsoft Word. The file will download to the bottom of your browser if you are using a PC.
What is the latest APA Style as at 2022?All SoE UWISTA students from 2022-2023 onward are to use APA Style 7th. ed.
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