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APA Body

(Begin page numbering with Arabic numeral 1, and number all subsequent pages
consecutively to the end.) The body of the dissertation should be typed continuously
(except if your word processor is set to avoid “widows” and “orphans”). It should be
double-spaced.

Each new chapter begins on a fresh page. The chapter title should be typed between 2”
and 3” from the top of the paper. Each chapter heading should be typed at the same
distance. Do you type some at 2” and others at 2.5” or 3” from the top. Chapter
headings should be typed in Times New Roman not more than two or three points
larger that Times New Roman 12.
Remember, all elements in the dissertation must be typed in Times Roman 12. You can
type your headings at 12 point as well, if you prefer.

APA Illustrations

In this guide, “illustration” is meant to cover all non-text elements of the dissertation,
e.g., figures, tables, maps, plates, photographs, drawings, and so on.

Each illustration must be numbered consecutively. Consult your style manual for a
consistent numbering and identification system.

Illustrations must be listed by category in the preliminary pages. All illustrations must
conform to the minimum margin formats. If illustrations are larger, then use
photographic reduction to achieve an appropriate size. Remember, page numbers and
figure captions must be in the standard font and size, consistent with the body of the
dissertation text.

APA Plates/Photographs

Since dissertations and theses are accepted only electronically, all photographs, plates,
and illustrations should be included in the electronic file, via scanning or other method
of reproduction. Most word processing programs (MS Word, WordPerfect) have a
feature that enables one to embed objects, such as images, into the text.

APA Other Materials

Some few theses will include video audio tapes; films or slides, or computer or compact
discs. These materials will need to be submitted in hard copy (preferable burned onto a
CD/DVD) to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research. Please be sure to label these
materials very carefully, using the full title of your dissertation, the year of the degree, the
name of the degree, and your complete name as it appears on the title page.

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