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1 Running head: SAMPLE APA PAPER 1 Augusta University Writing Center: Sample APA Paper Augusta University Writing Center Augusta University Author Note Augusta University Writing Center, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Augusta University. This research was supported by grants from the Department of English and Foreign Languages at Augusta University and Pamplin College at Augusta University. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to the Augusta University Writing Center, Department of English and Foreign Languages, Augusta University, Augusta, GA Writingcenter@augusta.edu.

2 SAMPLE APA PAPER 2 Abstract This paper is a sample APA paper provided by the Augusta University Writing Center. The sample paper should be used by Augusta University students learning APA formatting and style. The sample paper illustrates the cover page, abstract, body of the paper, and references page. key words: APA, format, style, paper

3 SAMPLE APA PAPER 3 Augusta University Writing Center: Sample APA Paper According to the American Psychological Association (2010), the introduction of an APA paper introduces the problem, relevant background information, and the research question. It also establishes the urgency of the topic or problem. The introduction of an APA paper introduces the problem, relevant background information, and the research question. It also establishes the urgency of the topic or problem. The introduction of an APA paper introduces the problem, relevant background information, and the research question. It also establishes the urgency of the topic or problem. The introduction of an APA paper introduces the problem, relevant background information, and the research question. It also establishes the urgency of the topic or problem. The introduction of an APA paper introduces the problem, relevant background information, and the research question. It also establishes the urgency of the topic or problem. The introduction of an APA paper introduces the problem, relevant background information, and the research question. It also establishes the urgency of the topic or problem. Methods The methods section explains how research was reviewed and selected in a literature review. In an original study, the methods section explains how the study design, purpose, sample, and methods of data collection and analysis. The methods section explains how research was reviewed and selected in a literature review. In an original study, the methods section explains how the study design, purpose, sample, and methods of data collection and analysis. The methods section explains how research was reviewed and selected in a literature review. In an original study, the methods section explains how the study design, purpose, sample, and methods of data collection and analysis. The methods section explains how research was reviewed and selected in a literature review. In an original study, the methods section explains how the study design, purpose, sample, and methods of data collection and analysis.

4 SAMPLE APA PAPER 4 Results The results section will discuss the findings of an original study. The results section will discuss the findings of an original study. Discussion The discussion section explains the significance of the findings and identifies gaps in research. It may also propose ideas for future research. The discussion section explains the significance of the findings and identifies gaps in research. It may also propose ideas for future research. The discussion section explains the significance of the findings and identifies gaps in research. It may also propose ideas for future research. The discussion section explains the significance of the findings and identifies gaps in research. It may also propose ideas for future research. The discussion section explains the significance of the findings and identifies gaps in research. It may also propose ideas for future research. The discussion section explains the significance of the findings and identifies gaps in research. It may also propose ideas for future research. The discussion section explains the significance of the findings and identifies gaps in research. It may also propose ideas for future research. The discussion section explains the significance of the findings and identifies gaps in research. It may also propose ideas for future research.

5 SAMPLE APA PAPER 5 Reference American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6 th edition. Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association.