Please note that the 6th edition of APA is not the most up-to-date version. To see the 7th edition templates, including the student and professional versions, please read, “APA Formatting: 7th Edition Professional & Student Versions” article.

APA 6th Edition Information and Template

The 6th edition of APA was used up until 2019 and is still used by some colleges. I have found that most high schools generally teach MLA, which is covered in “MLA Formatting: How to Format” article. The information on this page includes:

  • A helpful APA template a.k.a. usable document that you can download and adjust to fit your needs. It includes the basic formatting and should be treated as such.
  • Videos that were made for a specific class but are directly related to using the APA, 6th Edition document.
  • Encouragement to anyone who feels overwhelmed by formatting.

Watching the video after downloading the APA template may be helpful in making sure that you change the proper items and do so without moving information around. Note that the template does not include an abstract or author’s note. Consult with your instructor to see what is required. Abstract and author’s notes can be seen in the 7th edition article/videos. The link is at the top of this video.

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Cover Page of APA, 6th edition
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Figuring out how to format may seem like a difficult task to students, so knowing where to find resources can be very important. In addition to the Education Universe Blog, I highly recommend using Purdue Owl. Click here to go to the APA, 6th edition information on Purdue Owl.

Above all, stay calm and work on papers and formatting in segments rather than taking on the entire writing project in one session. Quality comes with slowing down and taking time to verify formatting, to do proper research, and to set goals. Rather than getting discouraged, understand that knowing where to find helpful information is one of the most effective starting places.

Be encouraged as I know that you can be successful. Start early, use the proper resources, know what’s expected, and give it your best.

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