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The Writing Center Presents:

The Writing Center Presents:. APA Format. Style. APA papers are written to become scholarly journal articles and should always be treated as if they are to be published. One inch margins, Times New Roman size 12 font, double spaced. Starting the Paper: APA Format.

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The Writing Center Presents:

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  1. The Writing Center Presents: APA Format

  2. Style • APA papers are written to become scholarly journal articles and should always be treated as if they are to be published. • One inch margins, Times New Roman size 12 font, double spaced.

  3. Starting the Paper: APA Format • An APA paper should ALWAYS include a cover page with the following information: • Page Header (first 2 words of title) • Page number • Running head • Full title of paper • Your name • University name

  4. APA Cover Page • Your cover page will be considered the first page • Your running head should be in all capital letters • Running head: APA PAPER

  5. Abstract • 120 word summary of your paper, procedures, and outcomes. • Counts as your second page and is a part of the paper. • Should NOT be indented. • The word “Abstract” should be centered on the page

  6. Levels of Headings Level One Level two level three. level four. level five.

  7. In Text Citations • A good rule to remember is (Last name, year). • The punctuation always goes on the outside of the parenthetical. • This holds true for most citations. • Exceptions include • Introducing the author in the text • According to Jones (1998), • Citing something without an author, in which case you will include the first three words from the title • (This is easy, 1998).

  8. References • Entries should be alphabetized. • Authors last names come first. • All entries should have a hanging indention, meaning the second line is indented. American Psychological Association (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Asssociation(6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

  9. Writing Center Contact Information • Hilliard Hall Room 121 • writingcenter@pvamu.edu • 936-261-3724

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