Remember, your teacher or professor's guidelines always take precedence!
Your APA formatted paper will include a:
- Title Page
- Abstract - 250 words or less (key aspects of the research, including hypothesis, methods and results)
- Main Body Paper (with in-text citations)
- Reference List
General guidelines include:
- Margins - 1 inch
- Font - 11-12 point, suggested fonts include Calibri, Arial, Lucida, Times New Roman, Georgia
Student Paper Setup Guide from the ALA Style Center