intext citation, reference etc <\/p>\n
turnitin check will be done <\/p>\n
FORMAT
The format is a standardized method of writing a paper. Your paper should include four major sections: the title page, abstract, main body of text, and references.
Spacing
Lines are double-spaced, including title page and references page.
Font
Times New Roman, 12 point ; Calibri, 11 point; Ariel, 11 point ; Lucida Sans Unicode, 10 point ; Georgia, 11 point ; Computer Modern, 10 point.
Margins
1\u201d for top, bottom, right and left margins on all pages, left justified. Indent first line of paragraphs a half inch (12 spaces). Do not use extra double spacing between paragraphs.
TITLE PAGE (PAGE 1) – Contains the following information, centered on the page, double spaced:
Page number
Full Title
Author
Miami Regional University
Course
Dr. Uliana Gancea
Due Date
Title
Title Case letters
No Running Head for student papers!
ABSTRACT (PAGE 2) \u2013 Center the word \u201cAbstract\u201d. Begin writing the abstract on the next line. Do not indent. Abstract should include the research topic, research questions, participants, methods, results, data analysis and conclusions, implications of research, and future work. Abstract should be a single paragraph and should have between 150 to 250 words.
Header
Top of every page. To create a page header, insert page numbers flush right.
WRITING STYLE
TEXT (PAGE 3 -?) \u2013 The text of your paper should begin on page 3 unless your professor requires a table of contents.
Point of View and Voice
You should write using the third person point of view (\u201cThe study showed\u2026\u201d). Papers should be written
using the active voice (\u201cWakowski (2010) conducted research\u2026\u201d.
Clarity and Conciseness
Papers should be written in clear and concise language. Avoid wordy or unnecessarily complex sentences. Sentences should be specific with enough details to adequately help readers understand. Eliminate unnecessary words and condense information.
Use simple, descriptive adjectives and plain language that does not risk confusing the reader. Avoid slang and jargon.
Avoid using language suggesting something has been proven, such as \u201cproves\u201d or \u201cproof\u201d. Research papers do not prove theory or hypotheses. Use words like \u201csuggests\u201d or \u201cindicates\u201d.
Biased Language
Avoid biased forms of language concerning race, disability, and sexuality. Avoid using labels to identify
individuals or groups of people. Instead call people what they prefer to be called. It is preferable to not use pronouns because they can confuse the reader. Replace pronouns with nouns (person, individual, etc) or use adjectives to serve as descriptors rather than labels (\u201celderly people\u201d rather than just \u201cthe elderly\u201d).
Headings
There are 5 heading levels in APA to separate and classify paper sections. The 6th edition of the APA
manual revises and simplifies previous heading guidelines. Regardless of the number of levels, always use the headings in order, beginning with level 1. The format of each level is illustrated below:
APA Headings
Level Format
1 Centered, Bold, Title Case Headings
2 Left-aligned, Bold, Title Case Heading
3 Left-aligned, Bold, Italic, Title Case Heading
4 Indented, Bold, Title Case Heading, Ending with a Period.
5 Indented, Bold, Italic, Title Case Heading, Ending with Period. <\/p>\n
Thus, if the article has four sections, some of which have subsections and some of which do not, use headings depending on the level of subordination. Section headings receive level one format. Subsections receive level two format. Subsections of subsections receive level three format. For example:
Methods (Level 1)
Site of Study (Level 2) Participant Population (Level 2)
Teachers (Level 3)
Students (Level 3)
Results (Level 1)
Spatial Ability (Level 2)
Test One (level 3)
Teachers with Experience. (Level 4)
Teachers in Training (Level 4)
Test Two (Level 3)
Kinesthetic Ability (Level 2)
In APA Style, the Introduction section never gets a heading and headings are not indicated by letters or numbers. Levels of headings will depend upon the length and organization of your paper. Regardless, always begin with level one headings and proceed to level two, etc.
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IN-TEXT CITATIONS
In-text citations are placed in parentheses within the text of the paper to document source of information. In-text citations include work that is either a direct quotation or paraphrase.
REMEMBER:
Direct Quotes > Quotation marks, page # Paraphrases > No quotation marks, no page #
DIRECT QUOTATION \u2013 using exact words from a source
Use quotation marks \u201c \u201d
Include page # or paragraph #
Book, Magazine, Journal article:
(Author\u2019s last name, publication date, p. #) Ex: (Smith, 2009, p. 12) <\/p>\n
Webpage article w Multiple Authors with TWO authors:
(Author, copyright OR last update, para. #) Ex: (Jones, 2009, para. 3) <\/p>\n
Webpage article with NO author:
(\u201cShortened article title\u201d, copyright OR last update, para. #) Ex: (\u201cPizzas,\u201d 2009, para. 4) <\/p>\n
Multiple Authors: with TWO authors: Ex: (Smith<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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