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APA Formatting and Style (7th ed.) for Student Papers

NAU Guide to APA

Formatting a Powerpoint Presentation in APA 7th Style

The APA 7th Manual and the APA website do not provide any specific rules about using APA format or citation in PowerPoint slides. 
Here are some recommended guidelines:
1. Always follow any specific instructions given by your instructor.
2. You will need in-text citations on a PowerPoint slide where you are quoting, paraphrasing, or summarizing someone else's ideas. 
3. You also will include a Reference list as your PowerPoint's last slide (or slides). 
This YouTube video from Smart Student shows you how to create APA7th in-text citations and a Reference list: 
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