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The following section outlines some of the basic principles of APA
style. For complete information on APA style, consult the Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association, available in most
college libraries and bookstores.
Formatting Your Paper
Use 8½ × 11-inch paper.
Use a clear, readable font. The preferred font is Times New
Roman, 12-point.
Double-space the paper, including the References page.
Use one-inch margins all around.
Indent paragraphs one-half inch.
Preparing the Title Page
The title page will include a page header in the upper left corner, a
page number in the upper right corner, and the title, author, and
affiliation centered and double-spaced in the upper half of the page,
as illustrated below.
