The Writing Center Presents:

1. The Writing Center Presents: APA Format

2. Style • APA papers are written to become scholarly journal articles and should always be treated as if they are to be published. • One inch margins, Times New Roman size 12 font, double spaced.

3. Starting the Paper: APA Format • An APA paper should ALWAYS include a cover page with the following information: • Page Header (first 2 words of title) • Page number • Running head • Full title of paper • Your name • University name

4. APA Cover Page • Your cover page will be considered the first page • Your running head should be in all capital letters • Running head: APA PAPER

5. Abstract • 120 word summary of your paper, procedures, and outcomes. • Counts as your second page and is a part of the paper. • Should NOT be indented. • The word “Abstract” should be centered on the page

6. Levels of Headings Level One Level two level three. level four. level five.

7. In Text Citations • A good rule to remember is (Last name, year). • The punctuation always goes on the outside of the parenthetical. • This holds true for most citations. • Exceptions include • Introducing the author in the text • According to Jones (1998), • Citing something without an author, in which case you will include the first three words from the title • (This is easy, 1998).

8. References • Entries should be alphabetized. • Authors last names come first. • All entries should have a hanging indention, meaning the second line is indented. American Psychological Association (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Asssociation(6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

9. Writing Center Contact Information • Hilliard Hall Room 121 • writingcenter@pvamu.edu • 936-261-3724