I have to write a two page assignment onorganization. can you show me an apa format. joann
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Certainly! Here's an example of how you can format your paper in APA style:
1. Page Setup:
- Use standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
- Set 1-inch margins on all sides.
- Use Times New Roman font, size 12.
2. Title Page:
- Place the title of your paper in the center, using title case (capitalize all major words).
- Below the title, include your name and institutional affiliation (e.g., your school's name).
- Include a page header (also called a running head) at the top left of every page. It should be a shortened version of your paper's title, written in uppercase letters (50 characters maximum), aligned left. On the title page, precede the running head with the words "Running Head:" and a colon (e.g., Running Head: TITLE OF YOUR PAPER).
3. Abstract:
- Start on a new page after the title page.
- Include a brief summary of your paper (150-250 words) that provides an overview of the main points.
- Use the heading "Abstract" centered at the top of the page, and don't indent the paragraph.
4. Body of the Paper:
- Begin the main body of your paper on a new page after the abstract.
- Use headings and subheadings to organize your content (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion).
- Start each section with the corresponding heading written in bold and title case. Maintain the hierarchical structure of your headings (e.g., use Heading 1 for main sections, Heading 2 for sub-sections, and so on).
- Use double-spacing throughout the text and indent the first line of each paragraph by 0.5 inches.
5. In-Text Citations:
- Whenever you use information from a source (e.g., a book or an article), you need to provide an in-text citation.
- For a direct quotation, include the author's last name, publication year, and page number(s) within parentheses (e.g., (Smith, 2020, p. 25)). For paraphrasing or summarizing, include only the author's last name and year (e.g., (Smith, 2020)).
- If you have multiple authors, use an ampersand (&) between their names (e.g., (Smith & Johnson, 2020)).
- Include an in-text citation for every source mentioned in your paper, and include a complete reference in the References section.
6. References:
- Start a new page for the References section after the main body of your paper.
- List all the sources you cited in your paper, alphabetized by the authors' last names.
- Follow APA format guidelines for each type of source (e.g., books, articles, websites) to properly format the reference entry.
Remember, this is just a brief overview of APA formatting. It's essential to consult the official APA style guide (such as the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition) for more comprehensive information and specific formatting rules.
Good luck with your assignment!