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APA Style of Writing

APA Style of Writing. American Psychological Association. Paper Requirements. Use 1 ” margins Times New Roman, 12 pt. font Double space Spacing is zero (left, right, before, and after) Include a page number in the upper-right hand corner Indent each paragraph. Line Spacing.

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APA Style of Writing

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  1. APA Style of Writing American Psychological Association

  2. Paper Requirements • Use • 1” margins • Times New Roman, 12 pt. font • Double space • Spacing is zero (left, right, before, and after) • Include a page number in the upper-right hand corner • Indent each paragraph

  3. Line Spacing • Home  Paragraph • Change the “Before” and “After” to zero and change the line spacing to double • On most school computers, the “Before” is usually set to 10 pt.

  4. Cover Page • APA requires a cover page • Does MLA? • Include a Running head (notice the “h” is NOT capitalized) • The title page should be page 1 of your paper. NO

  5. Cover Page • A running head is an abbreviated form of the title which is up to 50 characters long. It is capitalized and included at the top of each page, left aligned. • The words “Running head” appear only on the title page of the paper and is followed by a capitalized, abbreviated title. • MLA doesn’t use a running head.

  6. Cover Page • Also include: Your Paper’s Title Your First and Last Name Greenbrier High School (Center the information vertically and horizontally) • At the bottom of the page is an Author’s Note and on the next line is a statement of preparation.

  7. Cover Page Cover Page: The header has the words Running head which are followed by the shortened title which is in all capitals. The author note is down here

  8. The Paper • Include an abbreviated title, but do not put the words “Running head” before it. • Incorrect Example: Running head: TEXTING WHILE DRIVING 2 • Correct Example: TEXTING WHILE DRIVING 2

  9. The Paper • The paper guidelines (double-space, font, size, etc.) should be followed. • The paper should start on page two. • Include the title of your paper (centered) before you start typing your introduction.

  10. The Paper • Your introduction should consist of: • A hook • An exciting statement that immediately grabs your reader’s attention. • Transition to thesis • Work from your hook to your thesis. You must introduce the main ideas of your topic without giving away your entire paper. Include at least two main ideas. • Thesis statement • The sentence that represents the central claim of your paper: what you will prove.

  11. The Paper • Your body paragraphs should support your main points and PROVE your thesis. • To provide good support, use direct quotations to support your main points. • Each time you directly quote, paraphrases, or summarize the information of another, you must include a parenthetical or in text citation.

  12. Parenthetical/In text citations • These citations tell the reader where you have obtained your information and where to find the source (in the reference page). • Include the author’s last name, year of publication, and page or paragraph number (if a page is unavailable) for each citation.

  13. Parenthetical/In text citations • Use “p.” for a page abbreviation and “para.” for a paragraph abbreviation • Example: “In 2008, one in every six fatal car wrecks involved a distracted driver” (Wilson & Stimpson, 2012, para. 14).

  14. Parenthetical/In text citations • When the author of a source is unknown include the first few words of the reference list entry of that work (within quotes), the year, and the page or paragraph number. • Example: “AT&T is partnering with teens to get the word out about the serious effect texting and driving could have on their friends, their loved ones and their future” (“AT&T,” 2013, p. 2).

  15. Parenthetical/In text citations • If you refer to the author(s) when introducing the quotation, paraphrase, or summary, put the year right after the author(s) last name. • Example: According to Wilson and Stimpson (2010) fatalities for texting and driving have gone up from 4572 deaths in 2005 to 5870 in 2008, a 28% increase (p.2213-2219). Is this example a direct quote or a paraphrase/summary? How do you know?

  16. Reference Page • Last page of your paper (DON’T start a new document) • All header info should be the same as your paper • The word References is centered at the top • The entire page should be double spaced.

  17. Reference Page • Sources are listed alphabetically • The first line of each source should be flush against the left side margin, while the second line (if any)should be indented one-half inch. • This is called a hanging indent

  18. Hanging indent

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