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A P A
6th Edition
Sample Paper
Text –
Margins – 1 inch all around
Typing –
-Do not break (hyphenate) words at end of a
line.
-Indent the first line of every paragraph except
for the abstract page (The default settings in
most word processing programs are
acceptable).
-Paragraphs- Each paragraph
must be longer than one sentence but
not longer than one manuscript page.
-All pages are left justified only.
-DOUBLE SPACE ENTIRE PAPER
-Preferred Typeface –
-Times Roman 12
Title Page -
Title – A title should summarize the main idea
of the paper simply and , if possible, with style.
-It should be a concise statement of the main
topic and should identify the actual variables
or theoretical issues under investigation and
the relationship between them.
-The recommended length for a title
is 10 to 12 words.
-Center on page and position in the
upper half of the page.
(six double spaced returns from
running head)
Click on Page Preview
Title Page -
Author’s Name –
-The preferred form of an author’s name is:
-First name
-Middle initial
-Last name
-Omit all titles (e.g., Dr., Professor etc.)
-Omit all degrees
(e.g., PhD, PsyD, EdD, MA, MS)
Title Page -
Institutional Affiliation –
-The affiliation identifies the location where the
author or authors conducted the investigation,
which is usually an institution.
Troy University – Florida Region
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for
CP 6600
Professors Name
Term, Year
Title Page -
Running head –
- An abbreviation of the title
- Placed flush left in the header
- Page number is flush right
-IN ALL UPPERCASE LETTERS.
A P APAPER
Running head: THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 1
The Effects of Studying on Test Results
Student Name
Troy University – Florida
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for
CP 6600
Lamon H. Small, Ph.D.
Term 1, 2012
THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 2
Abstract - An abstract is a brief,
comprehensive summary of the contents of
the article; it allows readers to survey the
contents of an article quickly, and, like a title,
it enables abstracting and information
services to index and retrieve articles.
(No longer than 120 words)
Abstract
-Do Not indent first line of abstract.
-Paper Content
-No first person.
-DO NOT - use first names / titles / affiliation.
-DO NOT - list journals in paper.
-When citing an article use only the authors
last name followed by the publication year.
-Indent first line of each paragraph.
-Entire paper is doubled spaced.
-Section headings are centered and
first letter is capitalized.
-If an article is referenced in
the paper it must be listed
on the reference page.
-DO NOT - Review articles in paper.
THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 3
Citing References -
-Whether paraphrasing or quoting directly, you
must always credit the source.
-Give author and year and page number for
direct quotes.
THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 4
One Work By One Author -
Walker (2000) compared reaction times…
In a recent study of reaction times (Walker,
2000)…
Within a paragraph, you need not include the
year in subsequent references to a study as
long as the study cannot be confused
with other studies cited in the article.
Example-
In a recent study of reaction times,
Walker (2000) described the method . . . .
Walker also found…
Citing References -
THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 5
Citing References -
One Work by Multiple Authors –
-When a work has two authors,
-Always cite both names every time the
reference occurs in the text.
THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 6
Citing References -
When a work has three, four or five authors,
-Cite all authors the first time the reference
occurs; in subsequent citations, include only
the surname of the first author followed by
“et al.”.
-First Time Cited in Paper –
- Wasserstein, Zappulla, Rosen, Gerstman, and
Rock (1994) found …
[first citation in text]
-All Other Times Cited –
-Wasserstein et al. (1994) found …[subsequent
first citation per paragraph thereafter]
- Wasserstein et al. found …[omit year form
subsequent citations after first citation within a
paragraph]
THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 7
Citing References -
When a work has six or more authors,
-Cite only the surname of the first author
followed by et al. and the year for the first
and subsequent citations.
-In the reference list, however,
provide the initials and surnames
of the first six authors, and
shorten any remaining
authors to et al.
THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 8
Quotations -
Short Quotations –
Quotations of fewer than 40 words should be
incorporated into the text and enclosed by
double quotation marks (“ “).
Long Quotations –
Display quotations of 40 or more words in a
double-spaced block of typewritten
lines with no quotation marks.
Do not single-space. Indent five to
seven spaces or ½ in. from the left
margin without the usual opening
paragraph indent.
You must always list page number
after a direct quote.
THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 9
Discussion
(Conclusion)
-Open this section with a clear statement of
the support or nonsupport for your original
hypothesis.
-Similarities and differences between your
results and the work of others should clarify
and confirm your conclusions.
-Do not, however, simply reformulate
and repeat points already made:
each new statement should
contribute to your position and
to the reader’s understanding
of the problem.
-Acknowledge limitations, and address
alternative explanations of results.
THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 10
-Reference Page
-Reference list must be in alphabetical order.
-DO NOT use first names / titles / affiliation.
-Entire reference page is doubled spaced.
-Each reference hanging indented.
-In reference list journals are italicized.
-If an article is listed on the reference
page it must be sited in the paper.
_________________________________________
Periodicals
Books
Internet Articles
(Jay’s Library Handout)
THE EFFECTS OF STUDYING 11
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RESEARCH PAPER
Topic – Selecting
-Select and area of interest
-Search engines (for topic ideas only)
-Start from general and narrow as you
research
-Title should be created last
KISS Principle
Always check with the professorfor specific research paper requirements
PROOF PAPER
THE PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE
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Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde
Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the
ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is
taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.
The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll
raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the
huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter
by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
Amzanig huh?
Proof Paper
Before turning paper in:
-Reread the entire paper for
errors in formatting.
grammar and spelling.
-Correct all changes and mistakes.
Turnitin
First submit to draft
If need be correct and then submit
the final paper to APA paper.
Research Paper Topic
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