General Instructions

These APA rules give guidelines to organize and layout your full paper. Please make sure to

use the predefined formatting patterns. There are two possible ways to utilize this template:

(1) type directly into this template or (2) if you already have a document in with a different

formatting, copy your completed text and paste by using 'match destination formatting',

'merge formatting', or ‘keep text only’ from a drop down list that will appear at the lower left

corner of the pasted text. [this text helps you determine the area of the predefined formatting

style, please remove this after use]

The reference list / bibliography must be complete and adhere to the citati on format of a

particular reference type (refer to APA 6th edition publication guidelines).

The text / content in this template is based on the full paper guidelines provided by:

International Institute of Knowledge Management. (2018, October 12). Full Paper Guidelines
2018. Retrieved from The 6th International Conference on Social Sciences:
https://thesocialstudies.co/full-paper-guidelines-2018/
Marek, P. (n.a.). The Basics of Scientific Writing in APA Style. Kennesaw: Kennesaw State
University.
Purdue University. (2019, August 16). Purdue Online Writing Lab: College of Liberal Arts.
Retrieved from Purdue Owl: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
Scribendi. (2019, August 19). Scribendi.com. Retrieved from APA Series Part Two: APA Paper
Format: https://www.scribendi.com/advice/apa_paper_format.en.html
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Type Your Title Here in Upper and Lower Case Forming an Inverted

Pyramid and Use Second Line If It Is Lengthy

First Name M.I. Last Name

Name of Your Institute

Author Note

The author note distinguishes each writer's area of expertise and institutional connection and

is typically printed on articles. The format for this section includes:

First paragraph: Departmental and institutional affiliation,

Second paragraph: Changes in the current affiliation (if any),

Third paragraph: Acknowledgments, funding, special circumstances,

Fourth paragraph: Contact information [this text is formatted as APA Paragraph]

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Abstract

The Abstract should consist of no more than 250 words and contained in one paragraph only. It

provides a brief summary of the purpose, participants, method, findings, and conclusions of the

study. The use of quotation, citing references, and beginning a sentence with a number should be

avoided in this section. All numbers to be presented in the Abstract should be expressed as

numerals. Moreover, in the other parts of the paper, any number greater than or equal to 10 is also

expressed as a numeral, except if it begins a sentence, while numbers less than 10 are expressed in

words. [this text is formatted as APA Paragraph]

Keywords: maximum 4 words; represent; terminology; specific [the text is formatted

as Keywords]
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Type Your Title here Using Upper and Lower Case

You Can Use This Second Line If It is Lengthy

Remember to start a paragraph with a half-inch indent and no spaces in between

paragraphs. Please also note that APA-style recommends the use of active voice. In sentences that

uses active voice, the subject performs the action stated by the verb. For example, “the participants

completed the task” instead of “the task was completed by the participants” in passive voice.

The Introduction should begin on a new page and does not require a heading, but

instead the title of the paper at the top of the page. Typically, it includes background on the

topic/s, its significance, the hypothesis, and a brief relevant related literature. Paragraphs can

be sorted to different levels depending on the number of topics to be discussed. [this text is

formatted as APA Paragraph]

Insert Level 1 Title Here [this is formatted as APA Heading 1]

Level 1 title is aligned to the center, in bold text, 12 point, Time New Roman. On the

next line, start the corresponding paragraph(s). Significant words in the title are capitalized.

[this is formatted as APA Paragraph]

Insert Level 2 Title Here [this is formatted as APA Heading 2]

Level 2 title is aligned to the left, in bold text, 12 point, Time New Roman. On the

next line, start the corresponding paragraph(s). Significant words in the title are capitalized.

[this is formatted as APA Paragraph]

Insert level 3 title here. [this is formatted as APA Heading 3] Only the first letter of the

level 3 title is capitalized. It should also be in bold text, indented by half inch. [this is formatted

as APA Paragraph]
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Insert level 4 title here. [this is formatted as APA Heading 4] Only the first letter of the

level 4 title is capitalized. It should also be in bold text, italic, indented by half inch. [this is

formatted as APA Paragraph]

Insert level 5 title here. [this is formatted as APA Heading 5] Only the first letter of the

level 5 title is capitalized. It should also be in italic, indented by half inch. [this is formatted as

APA Paragraph]

Method [this is formatted as APA Heading]

The Method heading should be centered and boldface. It is continued from the last

paragraph of the Introduction without any spaces in between. The Method provides substantial

information to describe the study (including the design) and how it was conducted . This

section is typically narrated in the past tense. There are three subsections under Method:

participants, measures, and procedures. The subheadings under Method should be aligned left

and boldface. [this is formatted as APA Paragraph]

Participants [this is formatted as APA Heading 1]

The participants subsection should state the participants in terms of their total quantity

and basic demographic information (if any). Additionally, it should also contain how they

were selected and categorized and possibly explain why some subjects were not included.

[this is formatted as APA Paragraph]

Measures [this is formatted as APA Heading 1]

The subsection for measures should specify all the equipment, instruments or

apparatus and other materials used in the research. [this is formatted as APA Paragraph]
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Procedures [this is formatted as APA Heading 1]

This subsection must describe in detail the steps on how the investigation was

conducted. [this is formatted as APA Paragraph]

Results [this is formatted as APA Heading]

The Results heading should be centered and boldface. It is continued from the last

paragraph of the Method without any spaces in between. The results section presents the

summarized outcomes and findings from the accumulated data. This section is typically narrated

in the past tense. It can begin by sharing the type of analysis and the definition of variables used.

[this is formatted as APA Paragraph]

Data visualizations such as tables, figures, graphs, charts, drawings, and photographs may

be included to present the findings. Each visual should be labeled appropriately and positioned

aligned left above the table with a corresponding title followed by a numeral. In addition, the next

line should contain a descriptive title that explains the purpose of the data. If there are any further

additional details or sources needed to be presentenced, it can be placed below the table. Please

note that captions should not be placed inside the figures while the legends should be grouped

together and expressed separately. Table legends must be placed above the table while figure

legends below the diagram or figure. [this is formatted as APA Paragraph]

Tables and figures should be placed closest to the paragraphs where it was mentioned. Each

column should also have an appropriate heading and only horizontal table grid lines should be

used throughout the table. The text for the first column should be aligned left and centered for the

succeeding columns. Do not split any table over a page. [this is formatted as APA Paragraph]
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Table 1

Table layout. Captions for Tables are placed above. [Table title].
Header 1
Table Rows [ Table content] Cell one Cell two

Second Row 1 2
Third Row 2 3
Fourth Row 4 5
Header 2
Table Rows [ Table content] Cell one Cell two

Second Row 1 2
Third Row 2 3

For equations, it should be labelled with numbers in parenthesis and right justified. These

should not be hand written symbols and must be composed ideally within the same word processor

used. [this is formatted as APA Paragraph]

Discussion

The Method heading should be centered and boldface. It is continued from the last

paragraph of the Results without any spaces in between. The Discussion section concludes the

paper and focuses on the evaluation and implications of the findings. It typically contains review

of the hypothesis together with the findings, relevant literature, limitations, and recommendations

for future research.

Acknowledgements

This section is optional and should be placed before the list of references. It should contain

any acknowledgements the author would like to make.

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Reference

Rizal, J.P. (1887). The conquest for freedom. On the History of Filipino People, 11, 7-10. [Single
Author. Last name first, followed by author initials. (year of publication). Title of article
in sentence case. Title of the Book or Journal, Volume, Page number]

Protacio, J.R., & Bonifacio, A.E. (1879). From Magellan to the friars: The influence of Spaniard
on Filipino mentality. On the History of Filipino People, 35, 103-108. [Two Authors.
Their last names and initials in same order as stated in the publication. Use the ampersand
instead of "and."]

Protacio, J.R., Bonifacio, A.E., & Luna, A.C. (1880). The turn of events: History of Filipino
uprising. On the History of Filipino People, 24, 93-105. [Three to Seven Authors. List by
last names and initials; commas separate author names, while the last author name is
preceded again by ampersand.]

Luna, A.C., Protacio, J.R., Del Pilar, M.H., Graciano, L.J., Ponce, M.L., Panganiban, J.M., . . .
Gomez, D.R. (1889). Illustrados and propaganda. On the History of Filipino People, 57,
323-335. [More Than Seven Authors. List by last names and initials; commas separate
author names. After the sixth author's name, use an ellipsis in place of the author names.
Then provide the final author name. There should be no more than seven names.]

Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-galangang Katiputan ng mga Anak ng Bayan. (1876). Bonifacio as a

reform leader. Profile of Notable Katipuneros. Retrieved from
https://blog.kkk.org/profilesofkatipuneros/bonifacio-leader.html [Organization as
Author. Also known as a "corporate author." Here, you simply treat the publishing
organization the same way you'd treat the author's name and format the rest of the citation
as normal.]