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APA Guide

The document outlines the formatting guidelines for APA (7th edition) style, including page size, margins, font types, line spacing, paragraph indentation, and header setup. It provides specific instructions for creating a title page, main body, and reference page, along with tips for applying these formats in Word. Key elements include double-spacing, 1-inch margins, and a hanging indent for reference entries.

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APA Guide

The document outlines the formatting guidelines for APA (7th edition) style, including page size, margins, font types, line spacing, paragraph indentation, and header setup. It provides specific instructions for creating a title page, main body, and reference page, along with tips for applying these formats in Word. Key elements include double-spacing, 1-inch margins, and a hanging indent for reference entries.

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In APA (7th edition) format, the page setup should follow these guidelines:

1. Page Size & Margins


 Paper size: 8.5 x 11 inches (standard letter size)
 Margins: 1 inch on all sides (top, bottom, left, right)
2. Font & Size
 Preferred fonts:
o Times New Roman (12 pt)

o Arial (11 pt)

o Calibri (11 pt)

o Georgia (11 pt)

o Lucida Sans Unicode (10 pt)

 Use the same font throughout the document.


3. Line Spacing
 Double-spacing throughout the document, including references and block
quotes.
 No extra spaces before or after paragraphs.
4. Paragraph Indentation
 First line of each paragraph: 0.5-inch indent (use the Tab key or set it in
the ruler).
 Block quotations (40+ words): Indent 0.5 inches from the left margin.
5. Page Numbers & Header
 Page numbers: In the top right corner of every page, including the title
page.
 Running head (optional for students, required for professionals):
o Flush left in the header.

o In ALL CAPS (e.g., RUNNING HEAD: SHORTENED TITLE).

6. Title Page Setup (for Student Papers)


 Title: Centered, bold, in title case (e.g., Effects of Sleep on Academic
Performance).
 Student name
 Institutional affiliation
 Course name and number
 Instructor’s name
 Due date (Month Day, Year format)
 Everything should be centered and double-spaced.
7. Reference Page
 Title: “References” (centered, bold, on a new page).
 Entries: Alphabetized by the first author's last name.
 Hanging indent: 0.5 inches for each reference entry.
 Double-spaced throughout.

APA 7th Edition Template (Student Paper Format)


Title Page (Page 1)
(All text should be centered and double-spaced.)
Title of Your Paper (Bold, Title Case)
Your Name
Your Institution
Course Name and Number
Instructor’s Name
Due Date (Month Day, Year)
(Insert a page break here for the next section.)

Main Body (Starting on Page 2)


Title of Your Paper (Bold, Title Case, Centered)
Your first paragraph starts here. Use double-spacing throughout the document.
The first line of each paragraph should be indented 0.5 inches (press the Tab key
once).
If you include a block quote (40+ words), format it like this:
This is a block quote. It is indented 0.5 inches from the left margin, and it is
double-spaced like the rest of the document. There are no quotation marks used.
The citation comes after the period. (Author, Year, p. #)
Heading Levels Example
Level 1 Heading (Bold, Centered)
Text starts here.
Level 2 Heading (Bold, Left-Aligned)
Text starts here.
Level 3 Heading (Bold, Left-Aligned, Italicized)
Text starts here.

References Page (New Page, Page 3 or Later)


(Title "References" should be bold and centered.)
References
Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, Volume(Issue), page
range. [Link]
(Use a hanging indent: The first line of each reference is flush left, and the
following lines are indented by 0.5 inches.)

How to Apply APA Formatting in Word:


1. Margins: Go to Layout > Margins > Normal (1 inch on all sides).
2. Font: Set font to Times New Roman (12 pt) or another APA-approved font.
3. Line Spacing: Go to Home > Line and Paragraph Spacing > Double.
4. Page Numbers: Insert page numbers in the top right corner via Insert >
Page Number > Top of Page > Plain Number 3.
5. Hanging Indent for References:
o Highlight the reference list.

o Right-click > Paragraph > Under "Indentation," set "Special" to


Hanging and "By" to 0.5 inches.

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