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APA Publication Manual

APA Paper Format

Double space the entire paper

Margins:  1 inch on all sides

Font:  Times New Roman 12 point font

Every page needs a running head which includes the TITLE OF YOUR PAPER in all caps left justify and a page number right justify. 

Your paper should include 4 parts: The Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References.  

Title Page:  Should contain the title of the paper, the author's name, and the school.

APA Reference List

The Reference list appears at the end of your paper.  

It begins on a new page, labeled "References" centered at the top of the page.  

List your sources in alphabetical order by author.  If the author is unknown, alphabetize by title ignoring any initial A, An or The.  

Use a hanging indent for any entry longer than one line.  

Continue the running head at the top of the paper.  

Continue 1 in margins and double-spacing throughout the paper including the Reference list.  

APA Template in Microsoft Word

File - New - type 'apa' in search bar - choose template (double-click)

If you want to use the same template for future uses, just 'pin it' and it will be available whenever ou choose New; no need to search for it again.  

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