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APA 7: Formatting the Paper

Two Paper Formats?

APA  guidelines for paper formatting.  You can choose a Student Title Page format or a Professional Title Page format (scroll down). For more information, click here. As always, check with your instructor first to ensure you are using the correct format for your assignment.

Tiger Tutoring (formerly Center for Academic Enhancement) offers step-by-step instructions for creating a Student Title Page in the video below.

General Notes on APA Paper Format

Font

  • Acceptable fonts include 12-point Times New Roman and 11-point Calibri
  • Confirm font style and size with your instructor
  • Use the same font throughout your paper

Spacing

  • Be sure to double space your paper and reference list 
  • Be sure there are no extra lines before or after paragraphs.

Margins

  • Use 1" margins on all pages

Page Numbers

  • Start page numbers on the title page
  • Start with page 1
  • Page numbers should be inserted in the top right of the header

Creating Annotated Bibliographies

Formatting a Student Paper

Millan, D. (2020). APA 7th Edition: How to Format Student Paper [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_znueIbFae8#action=share

Setups and Sample Papers

Here are a few samples and templets for APA formatted documents to be used as guides. Your professors may ask for something different--ALWAYS follow your professors' instructions. 

APA Paper Compliance Checklist

Tiger Tutoring

The library staff can assist you with citation and formatting questions and the Tiger Tutoring staff can help you with the writing of your paper. Make an appointment at the Tiger Tutoring.

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