Basic APA Formatting
When using APA7, you should:
- Double-space text
- Set margins to 1 inch on every side
- Indent all paragraphs by .5 inch (except for Abstract)
- Review the rules for Level 1-5 Headings
- Only include a running head if specifically requested by the instructor
- Use a block quote for any direct quote 40 words or more
- Use an appropriate font:
- 12-pt. Times New Roman
- 11-pt. Calibri
- 11-pt. Arial
- 11-pt. Georgia
- Use a title page that includes:
- Title in all bold using title case capitalization
- Your name
- Institution and department name
- Course title
- Instructor's name
- Assignment due date
- Include a References page at the end, with References title in all bold and centered
- List citations in alphabetical order
- Give each citation a hanging indent
- Include the DOI at the end of each citation (if DOI is not available, do not include a URL)
Visit APA Style for more information on APA formatting.
