Apa Guidelines - Formatting Guidelines
Formatting Guidelines
Based on the 6th Edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Style Manual
This presentation aims to provide an overview of the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for formatting written papers. Students and faculty should refer to the Sixth edition of the “Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association” (2010) for specific formatting guidelines. This presentation was created by Prof. Steve Lopez and Prof. Ariel Gil
Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Types of Articles: 1. Empirical Studies 2. Literature Reviews 3. Theoretical Articles 4. Methodological Articles 5. Case Studies 6. Other Types of Articles* * Reports, comments, and replies on previously published articles
Why Use APA Format?
• The correct citation of your sources is serious business! – Provides for a standardized format – Protects you from accusations of plagiarism – Allows readers to cross-reference your sources – Gives you credibility as a writer – Preferred by academia.
General Document Guidelines
• • • • • • • • Paper size & type: 8.5” x 11” - heavy white bond Font size: 12 pt Preferred font type: Times New Roman Spacing: The entire document is double-spaced Margins: 1” on ALL sides Text justification: Left justified (not full) Line length: 6.5” (78 characters) Lines per page: No more than 27 (not counting header).
General Document Guidelines
• • Page numbering: Upper right hand corner, right justified (MS Word header location is acceptable). Paragraphs & Indentations: Indent the first line of every paragraph 5-7 spaces (.3-.4 inch). The only exception are abstract, block quotations, titles and headings, table title and notes, and figure captions.
Order of Pages
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Title page (separate page, numbered page 1) Abstract (separate page, numbered page 2) Text (start on a separate page, numbered page 3) References (Start on a separate page) Tables (start each on a
Based on the 6th Edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Style Manual
This presentation aims to provide an overview of the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for formatting written papers. Students and faculty should refer to the Sixth edition of the “Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association” (2010) for specific formatting guidelines. This presentation was created by Prof. Steve Lopez and Prof. Ariel Gil
Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Types of Articles: 1. Empirical Studies 2. Literature Reviews 3. Theoretical Articles 4. Methodological Articles 5. Case Studies 6. Other Types of Articles* * Reports, comments, and replies on previously published articles
Why Use APA Format?
• The correct citation of your sources is serious business! – Provides for a standardized format – Protects you from accusations of plagiarism – Allows readers to cross-reference your sources – Gives you credibility as a writer – Preferred by academia.
General Document Guidelines
• • • • • • • • Paper size & type: 8.5” x 11” - heavy white bond Font size: 12 pt Preferred font type: Times New Roman Spacing: The entire document is double-spaced Margins: 1” on ALL sides Text justification: Left justified (not full) Line length: 6.5” (78 characters) Lines per page: No more than 27 (not counting header).
General Document Guidelines
• • Page numbering: Upper right hand corner, right justified (MS Word header location is acceptable). Paragraphs & Indentations: Indent the first line of every paragraph 5-7 spaces (.3-.4 inch). The only exception are abstract, block quotations, titles and headings, table title and notes, and figure captions.
Order of Pages
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Title page (separate page, numbered page 1) Abstract (separate page, numbered page 2) Text (start on a separate page, numbered page 3) References (Start on a separate page) Tables (start each on a
Citations: Lopez, S. (2002). How to write following APA. APA Today, 2, 224-230. doi:10.1037/0278-6133.24.2.225 Full DOI Name of periodical Sillick, T. J., & Schutte, N.S. (2006). Emotional intelligence and self-esteem early paternal love and adult happiness. E-Journal of Applied Psychology, 2(2), 38-48. Retrieved from http://ojs.lib.swin.edu.au/index.php/ejap Full URL Lopez, S. (2002, September 12). Re: How to write following APA [online forum message]. Retrieved from http://www.alt.teaching.apa URL of Newsgroup Reference to case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court: Brown v. Board of Educ., 347 U.S. 483 (1954). In-Text Citation: Brown v. Board of Educ. (1954) Refer to Appendix 7.1, pp 216-224