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(Available August 1)

Click on the image to download the Writing Center booklet.

Updated for the new 6th edition APA manual and Word 2007

Note that the booklet is lengthy (more than 50 pages) and can take some time to download. Printed, bound copies will eventually be sold in the SMU bookstore.

2007 Update to the 5th edition ELECTRONIC SOURCES:

Writing APA References for Electronic Sources 2007

The TC Writing Center's version of the APA's 2007 updates to electronic source citation. We have customized the guidelines to fit Saint Mary's research databases.

Using Microsoft Word for APA Tasks:

MS Word 2007 Version
Instructions for using Microsoft Word 2007 to achieve APA formatting standards. Note that this document will be expanded to include "Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar." Watch for the addition soon.

MS Word 1997-2003 Verson
A section taken from Introduction to the APA and other Writing Tips (downloadable above) containing instructions for using Microsoft Word to achieve APA formatting standards.

Customize Quick Access Toolbar (for Word 2007 only).

Save 2007 Document for 2003 Compatibility
This document explains the "Save As" procedure for saving 2007 documents so that 2003 users can open them.

APA Model Paper Templates by Program:

Download and save an APA template appropriate for your program. To view templates, click here:

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