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APA Citation

General APA Guidelines

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