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Running header
Please note that on the title
page, your page
Running head: HOW TO FORMAT AN APA PAPER
header/running head should
look like this:
Pages after the title page
should have a running head
HOW TO FORMAT AN APA PAPER
that looks like this:
Title Page
*The text to the left of the :
is not required (it is for
descriptive purposes), only
the actual information should
be on the Title Page.
Abstract
Level 1 headers should be
centered and boldface.
Do not indent first sentence
in the Abstract.
Conclusion
The header should be
Centered and Bolded.
Structuring Content
This paragraph should discuss thesis statement argument #3, which is
how to structure content within a research paper. The same guidelines
apply for this topic and paragraph. The writer should articulate the
components necessary to write this entire paper from beginning to end so
that the content will make sense to anyone, anywhere in the world, who
decides to read it. Writers should not write with colloquialisms or verbiage
that people in different venues, environments, or cultures will not
understand. Writers should also consider writing in past tense as well. The
content in this paragraph or section should transition nicely to the
conclusion section of the paper.
The first sentence should re-state the thesis statement in different or
similar words and remember to continue indenting the first sentence in a
paragraph. This sentence will remind the reader of the overall arguments
researched within the paper based on the writers opinions on the topic.
The writer should then summarize the main points of each paragraph or
section. Writers should refrain from inputting quotes and paraphrases in
the conclusion paragraph or paragraphs. Writers should continue to write
in third-person.
The last few sentences are where the writer inputs his/her objective
perspective of the overall research. In other words, the writer should have
learned something from conducting this research and should state those
facts clearly and concisely. The final product should equate to a great
research paper that contains objectively written content that is wellformatted in APA 6th Edition by learning how to use the functions within
word processing software.
The reference page should be written on the next page, in alphabetical
order, and according to a specific format. Instructions for writing Headers
are written within Appendix A. Instructions for writing in-text citations are
written within Appendix B.
References
The header should be
Centered and Bolded.
Use a new page for
References.
Note: Cite the provided
references using the APA 6th
edition standards for
formatting a Web page.
Reference 1:
Author: American Psychological Association
Publication Date: 2013
Title of Document: Basics of APA style tutorial
Web Address: http://flash1r.apa.org/apastyle/basics/index.htm
Reference 2:
Author: Purdue University
Publication Date: 2013
Title of Document: Tips and examples for writing thesis statements
Web Address: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/