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Writing a Scholarly Paper as APA, Part I

Writing a Scholarly Paper as APA, Part I. Using the correct manuscript format. Basic format rules. Margins: set to 1” all around (top, bottom, sides). Double space throughout (text, quotes, references).

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Writing a Scholarly Paper as APA, Part I

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  1. Writing a Scholarly Paper as APA, Part I

  2. Using the correct manuscript format

  3. Basic format rules • Margins: set to 1” all around (top, bottom, sides). • Double space throughout (text, quotes, references). • When using Word ’07, fix “paragraph spacing” so there are no extra spaces between paragraphs (set “before” and “after” to 0). • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt • Tabs: set ½ inch or 5-7 spaces from the left margin. • Use tabs to begin paragraphs, not spaces. • Do not justify right margin. • Do not hyphenate words at the end of lines. • Put two spaces after a period or colon.

  4. Top of the page • Running head is positioned flush left. • Running head: SHORTENED TITLE OF ESSAY • R is cap, h is not: ALL OF SHORTENED TITLE IS. • Page number is tabbed to right margin. • The full title appears on ALL pages; the words Running head go only on the first page.

  5. Title pages : All title pages include: • Running head • Abbreviated title of essay • Typed in all caps • Max 50 characters (letters, punctuation, spacing) • Page number • Title (no more than 12 words) • Author byline • Institutional affiliation

  6. Note example of cover page on the next slide.

  7. Running head: MODELS OF LEARNING 1 Models of Learning: Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Approaches Cynthia Burgess and Marian Gonsior Madonna University

  8. Ask your professor! • Certain disciplines, such as nursing, may have different requirements for cover pages. Be sure to ask each instructor first.

  9. Note example of first page of text on the next slide.

  10. MODELS OF LEARNING 3 Role of Visual Learning Visual learning is xxxxxxx xxx xxxxxxxxxx xxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xx xxxxxx xxx

  11. What is an abstract? • An abstract is a 100- to 250-word summary of your paper. It provides readers with an overview of your: • Thesis/main idea • Key points • Research applications, or • Implications of your findings

  12. Abstracts • Abstracts are optional, but your instructor may require one. • The abstract is on a separate page immediately after the title page. • Center the word Abstract on the first line of the page. • Begin the abstract on the next line. • Do not indent first line.

  13. Additional formatting • Headings • Initial level-one heading is centered but not bold • Subsequent level-one headings are centered and bold • Level-two headings are flush left and bold. • Tables require titles. • Figures (graphs, charts, maps and drawings) do not require a separate title. Instead, include the figure number and a brief, descriptive caption. (Ex: Figure X. Schematic drawings of a bird’s eye view…)

  14. Final advice: Finding helpful information • APA guidelines: www.apastyle.org • owl.english.purdue.edu 3. Help with any part of the writing process: Visit the Writing Center.

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