Disscussion Question
Introduction
This style guide has been created for First-Year Sequence courses at University of Phoenix. It is based on the complete Associate Level (Axia) Writing Style Handbook, which you will rely on and be held accountable for in your courses after your first year at University of Phoenix.
The purpose of this guide is to provide the basic rules necessary for writing papers that are consistent in style and formatting and that respect the intellectual property rights of experts whose material you refer to in your formal papers. This guide is consistent with the university Writing & Style Guidelines and with the publication style of the American Psychological Association (APA). If you have any questions about these rules, always check with your instructor.
Formatting Your Paper
Font Styles
• All text must be written in the same font.
• Use Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier, 12-point size.
• Use italics sparingly for emphasis; do not use bold, underlining, or all capital letters.
Margins
• Use 1-inch margins on all sides of each page.
• Align text to the left side of the page, leaving the right side ragged.
Spacing
• Indent the first line of each paragraph ½ inch, or one tab.
• Double-space throughout the text, including the title page and reference page.
• Leave one space between words.
• Use either one space or two spaces consistently after sentence-ending punctuation throughout your paper.
Title Page
• Double-space. Use upper- and lowercase letters, with no bold or underlining.
• Include the following on your title page:
o Title of the paper o Your name o Course title o Date o Faculty name
• You can use Riverpoint Writer or the title page template in the Center for Writing Excellence to create title pages for assignments. Riverpoint Writer is an advanced APA style and formatting tool that may surpass the requirements for your course. Verify with your instructor whether the tool meets the style
This style guide has been created for First-Year Sequence courses at University of Phoenix. It is based on the complete Associate Level (Axia) Writing Style Handbook, which you will rely on and be held accountable for in your courses after your first year at University of Phoenix.
The purpose of this guide is to provide the basic rules necessary for writing papers that are consistent in style and formatting and that respect the intellectual property rights of experts whose material you refer to in your formal papers. This guide is consistent with the university Writing & Style Guidelines and with the publication style of the American Psychological Association (APA). If you have any questions about these rules, always check with your instructor.
Formatting Your Paper
Font Styles
• All text must be written in the same font.
• Use Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier, 12-point size.
• Use italics sparingly for emphasis; do not use bold, underlining, or all capital letters.
Margins
• Use 1-inch margins on all sides of each page.
• Align text to the left side of the page, leaving the right side ragged.
Spacing
• Indent the first line of each paragraph ½ inch, or one tab.
• Double-space throughout the text, including the title page and reference page.
• Leave one space between words.
• Use either one space or two spaces consistently after sentence-ending punctuation throughout your paper.
Title Page
• Double-space. Use upper- and lowercase letters, with no bold or underlining.
• Include the following on your title page:
o Title of the paper o Your name o Course title o Date o Faculty name
• You can use Riverpoint Writer or the title page template in the Center for Writing Excellence to create title pages for assignments. Riverpoint Writer is an advanced APA style and formatting tool that may surpass the requirements for your course. Verify with your instructor whether the tool meets the style