Using Microsoft Word for APA FormattingThe level of accuracy related to the formatting of your academic writing makes a lasting impression on the overall quality of your effort. This is an element of academic presentation that needs care and attention. All formatting of academic writing at Nazarbayev University follows the requirements and guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA). Microsoft Word offers a range of formatting options to easily prepare your paper to meet APA standards. This video provides examples of how to utilize features of MS Word to correctly organize and lay out your paper, from title page to the reference list.