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APA Style Checklist: A Guide to Proof-reading Papers for Proper Format |
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1. Title Page A. Page header + page number5 spaces between page header and page number First 2 or 3 words of the Title Page header and page number are right aligned with 1 inch margin above and to the right.
B. Running headLeft alignment Space down 2 lines below page header All caps except words Running Head Words Running Head followed by a colon (:)
C. Title sectionAll major words capitalized Centered on page vertically and horizontally Name Institution Name These items are double spaced
2. AbstractKeep 1” margins throughout the paper Make sure all pages are numbered in sequence beginning with the title page (excluding figure page) Page header + page number 5 spaces between page header and page number The word Abstract is centered The abstract is the only thing on this page
3. IntroductionBegin a new page Not labeled Introduction, The term "Introduction" does not appear on the page. Page header, 5 spaces, page number on each page Full paper title, centered Text is continuous through the end of the Discussion section (i.e. do NOT start each section on a new page.) 4. MethodSection is labeled Method Method is centered Participants (or Subjects)in italics Apparatus (or Materials) in italics Procedure in italics 5. ResultsSection is labeled Results Results is centered Indicate position of any tables of data and figures based upon data Tables and figures are NOT shown here 6. DiscussionSection is labeled Discussion Discussion is centered on the page Conclusions are stated, as well as possible areas for further research 7. ReferencesNew page Page header, 5 spaces, page number Citations alphabetical by author’s last name Citations double-spaced First line of each citation is flush left Second and all subsequent lines are indented 5 spaces Period after author’s name, title, and complete citation Year of publication in parentheses after author’s name Journal names and volume numbers italicized Comma after volume number If journal volume is not continuously paginated, issue number is indicated in parentheses. ( ) Both page numbers are given in full The date Web pages were accessed is given URL or name of database supplying item is given for Web pages or online articles 8. Author NoteNew page Page header, 5 spaces, page number The words “Author note” is centered at top of page Funding sources for research are identified Colleagues who provided significant assistance are identified Author affiliation and address is given 9. TableNew page Page header, 5 spaces, page number Table is labeled 10. Figure CaptionNew page Page header, 5 spaces, page number Figure Caption(s) is (are) centered All captions numbered and given in order First lines are flush left 10. FigureNew page for each figure No page header or page number No title given For more information about the Library or its services, contact Chris Millson-Martula at millsonmartula@lynchburg.edu. |
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