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APPENDIX A:

WRITING A DISSERTATION OR THESIS USING APA STYLE

Font / Type Style

The font listed below is the approved font for dissertation publication. The same
typeface must be used throughout the document, for all paged, page numbers, labels,
captions, chapter headings, and so forth.

Script fonts are unacceptable, as are font sized below 12 point (Save for captions, etc.).
Italics should only be used for emphasis, not as the default font.

The Font that will definitely be approved by the Graduate School is:

Times New Roman 12

LaTeX users: The Computer Modern fonts in LaTeX are in most cases an acceptable
substitute for Times New Roman. Please keep in mind, however, that other defaults,
including margins and headings in technical software such as LaTeX may not conform to
Graduate School standards.

You must use the same typeface throughout the dissertation—for text, headings, page
numbers, labels, captions, legends, tables, notes, and references.

You may create headings that are two or three points larger than your standard typeface.
Thus, if you are using Times New Roman 12 for your text, your heading should not be
larger than 14. Your headings may, if you choose, be the same size as your text.

For symbols, use Symbol 12 or a symbol font compatible with your base font. Most word
processors include basic character fonts.

Margins

Each page must have at least a 1.5” left-hand margin, and at least 1” top, bottom, and
right margins. Most word-processing packages provide a style or template that will set
these automatically for your document.

Margins may be wider by not narrower than these standards. Please note that all pages
must meet these requirements including the
Title Page,
Illustrations,
Tables,
Appendices, and
Curriculum vitae.

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