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APA Style Papers

APA Style Papers. All of the papers for this class are expected to be written in this manner. Parts of the Paper. Title Abstract Introduction Method Results Discussion References. Title Page. The title of your paper should give the reader a complete idea about your study

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APA Style Papers

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  1. APA Style Papers All of the papers for this class are expected to be written in this manner

  2. Parts of the Paper • Title • Abstract • Introduction • Method • Results • Discussion • References

  3. Title Page • The title of your paper should give the reader a complete idea about your study • The title should be 10-12 words • The byline should reflect the institution where the work was conducted • The running head should be on the title page as well as in the top right corner of every page

  4. Abstract • The abstract should be no more than 120 words • This should give the reader a synopsis of the study – background, method, results, etc • Tip: Write this part LAST!!

  5. Introduction • Why are you doing this study?? • Why is this problem important? • Must cite previous research to answer this question How do the hypothesis and the experimental design relate to the problem? • Are you replicating a study or expanding on a previous finding? • Hypotheses should be clearly stated… “the present study…”

  6. Method • Describes in detail how the research was conducted • Should have subheadings • Participants or Subjects • Apparatus or Materials • Procedure • All of the information needed in case someone tries to replicate • Very specific steps

  7. Results • Summarizes the data collected • Mention all results, even those that counter the hypothesis • Include Tables and Figures • Refer to all of these in the text • Make sure these are accurately labeled • Statistical Presentation • You can report statistical significance, but do not discuss the implications of the results • Should report statistical significance, statistical power, effect size, and confidence intervals

  8. Discussion • Defend your choice of problem • Why was this problem important to investigate? Levels of analysis: How can the findings be linked to phenomena at more complex levels? Application and Synthesis: Are the findings valid and replicable? What real-life psychological phenomena may be explained by the results?

  9. References • All citations in the text should be listed in the reference list • All citations on the reference list should be cited in the text

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