Sample Apa
Example Paper: This Paper is an Example of APA Format
Dallas M Stout
University of the Rockies
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide you with written instructions on some of the basic guidelines with the new APA format (American Psychological Association, 2009). In addition, this paper is written in APA format to provide you with a visual image of how many aspects of papers should be written, from the title page, to headings, to references in text, and the reference page. This paper is not met to be a comprehensive explanation of APA format, but will provide the reader with the basics. So, please buy the manual and read it.
Example Paper: This Paper is an Example of APA Format
Setting up the APA Format in Word First, set the correct font for the paper. By hitting “control” and “a” at the same time, the entire document is highlighted. Once completed, click Times New Roman and choose 12-point font. All margins should be set at one-inch, and the paper should be set up at double spacing. This is accomplished in Word by first choosing No Spacing within the Home section, then clicking Paragraph and click Double within the “spacing” section. To set up the running header on each page within Word, go to Insert and then Page Number. Choose the upper left hand corner. Then type to the left of the page number a shortened version of your title. The abbreviated title should be less than 50 characters including spaces. Then tab and use the space bar to move the page number to the far right corner. The full title should be less than 12 words. Notice the Running head has a capital “R” and small “h” for head, and then all CAPS for the title. Once in the header section, notice an icon at the top where you can select “different from first page”. Click this. Then go to the second page of your paper, click Header again, and set up the page number with the actual header without the title “Running head” in all CAPS. Tab and use the space bar until
Dallas M Stout
University of the Rockies
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to provide you with written instructions on some of the basic guidelines with the new APA format (American Psychological Association, 2009). In addition, this paper is written in APA format to provide you with a visual image of how many aspects of papers should be written, from the title page, to headings, to references in text, and the reference page. This paper is not met to be a comprehensive explanation of APA format, but will provide the reader with the basics. So, please buy the manual and read it.
Example Paper: This Paper is an Example of APA Format
Setting up the APA Format in Word First, set the correct font for the paper. By hitting “control” and “a” at the same time, the entire document is highlighted. Once completed, click Times New Roman and choose 12-point font. All margins should be set at one-inch, and the paper should be set up at double spacing. This is accomplished in Word by first choosing No Spacing within the Home section, then clicking Paragraph and click Double within the “spacing” section. To set up the running header on each page within Word, go to Insert and then Page Number. Choose the upper left hand corner. Then type to the left of the page number a shortened version of your title. The abbreviated title should be less than 50 characters including spaces. Then tab and use the space bar to move the page number to the far right corner. The full title should be less than 12 words. Notice the Running head has a capital “R” and small “h” for head, and then all CAPS for the title. Once in the header section, notice an icon at the top where you can select “different from first page”. Click this. Then go to the second page of your paper, click Header again, and set up the page number with the actual header without the title “Running head” in all CAPS. Tab and use the space bar until
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