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Cover
Abstract
Body
References
Guidelines for formatting a Cover Page

Dimensions

8.5 x 11 Inches (22 x 28 cm)

Margins

1 Inch (2.54 cm)

0.5 inches (1.27 cm)

Character Styles

12pt

Times New Roman

Black RGB(0,0,0)

Paragraph Styles

Double spaced

No extra spaces between paragraphs

Indent is 0.5 inches / 1.27 cm

Example of a Cover Page

Running head: ASSIGNMENT USING APA STYLE

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Assignment Using APA Style

Name of Student, Student # if required

Name and Section of course

Professor’s Name

Due Date
Guidelines for Formatting an Abstract Page

Dimensions

8.5 x 11 Inches (22 x 28 cm)

Margins

1 Inch (2.54 cm)

0.5 inches (1.27 cm)

Character Styles

12pt

Times New Roman

Black RGB(0,0,0)

Paragraph Styles

Double spaced

No extra spaces between paragraphs

Indent is 0.5 inches / 1.27 cm

Example of an Abstract Page

ASSIGNMENT USING APA STYLE

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Abstract

APA style was created by the American Psychological Association in 1929 to standardize the format of journal submissions. The current manual is more than 270 pages. The format is used in academic institutions.
Guidelines for Formatting a Body Page

Dimensions

8.5 x 11 Inches (22 x 28 cm)

Margins

1 Inch (2.54 cm)

0.5 inches (1.27 cm)

Character Styles

12pt

Times New Roman

Black RGB(0,0,0)

Paragraph Styles

Double spaced

No extra spaces between paragraphs

Indent is 0.5 inches / 1.27 cm

Example of a Body Page

ASSIGNMENT USING APA STYLE

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Assignment Using APA Style

APA style refers to a set of standards put in place by the American Psychological Association for authors to use when submitting journal articles for publication. Standardization of text size, spacing, font, and referencing allows journal editors and instructors to focus on the content of an article or assignment rather than being distracted by formatting differences.

The first set of rules was created in 1929, and was laid out in just a few pages. Today, the APA Manual is is published as a book that is more than 270 pages.

Guidelines for Formatting a References Page

Dimensions

8.5 x 11 Inches (22 x 28 cm)

Margins

1 Inch (2.54 cm)

0.5 inches (1.27 cm)

Character Styles

12pt

Times New Roman

Black RGB(0,0,0)

Paragraph Styles

Double spaced

No extra spaces between paragraphs

Indent is 0.5 inches / 1.27 cm

Follow APA Manual Format regarding the use of capital letters, italics, punctuation, and the order in which the information must appear.
Example of a Reference Page

ASSIGNMENT USING APA STYLE

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References

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association

(6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.