APA and Other Writing Resources

Purdue Online Writing Lab
The Purdue OWL is the best place to start when learning how to write in most formats, including APA. It is a little overwhelming with how much information it contains, but it is ikely to have what you need to know. It is full of examples for each topic which is probably the most helpful aspect. Seeing the format is a must for replicating it.

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

General Rules of APA Format
Although your instructor may have other specific formatting requirements for you to follow, here are some general guidelines for how to write an APA paper.


 * Use standard-sized paper (8.5 inches by 11 inches).
 * Use a 1-inch margin on all sides.
 * Type and double-space your paper
 * Use a 12-point font such as Times New Roman or any font that is considered accessible (or legible, as described by purdue.edu) to all readers and consistently used through the entire paper.
 * Include a page header. Student papers have a page number on the top right of each page. Professional papers include the page title on the top left of each page in addition to the page number on the top right.

With APA Format, there are also some rules as to how your Title Page would be set up. Here's some guidelines for the title page of an APA paper.


 * The title of the paper
 * The author's name
 * The institutional affiliation

If you are a student, you are to also include the following:


 * The Course and name
 * The Instructor's name
 * and the assignment due date.

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