WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WRITING IN APA STYLE

    

APA is a writing style that stands for American Psychological Association (APA). Its one of the most popular and commonly used writing styles in academic writing. Here is a list of what you need to know about APA Format.

The quickest way to writing a paper in APA Style is by using a template. Templates are available from the provided links at the end of the blog post. In addition, you can also use APA Style template that is available in Microsoft word. 

1.     Format

·        12 pt. Times New Roman

·        1-inch page margins

·        Double line spacing

·        Every new paragraph should be ½ inch indented. (Tab Key once)

·        Running head should be in every page

·        Page numbers at the top right-hand corner on every page, including title page.

2.     Title page

This is how the title page of an APA Style paper should look like. The term “Running head” should only appear on the title page.

 

 

3.     Abstract

The abstract page contains a summary of your work.

4.     Introduction

This is the introduction to your paper.

5.     Body

The body should contain the main content of your paper. Headings in the body section should be centered and bold. Subheadings should be bold and left-aligned. The beginning of every paragraph in this section should be ½ inch indented.

6.     Conclusion

Your paper should have a conclusion of about 1 paragraph summarizing the details of the paper.

7.     References

The authors name in APA Format should always be visible. The second line and the third or fourth line of an APA reference should always be ½ inch indented to make the authors name visible.

N.B: References in APA Format should always be listed in an Alphabetical order.

That summarizes the basics of APA writing style. Stay tuned for a video tutorial on APA Style. However, below are a few links on further readings about APA Format. Check them out. In case of any questions, thoughts, ideas or comments, don’t hesitate to contact us on our contact page.

Links

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/what-you-should-know-about-apa-style-1360719

https://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/apa-format/

https://www.scribbr.com/apa-style/format/

https://www.wikihow.com/Use-APA-Formatting-for-Academic-Papers

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html