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    This document provides guidelines for formatting an APA style paper, including using 12pt Times New Roman font, double spacing, 1 inch margins, and indenting paragraphs. It describes including a header with the paper title and basic information. Direct quotations should include page numbers, and sources should be cited in the text and referenced at the end. The sample paper introduction engages the reader and previews main points, while each body paragraph supports a new topic with quotes and citations. The conclusion restates key ideas.

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    Beginning APA Format: General Guidelines

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    This document provides guidelines for formatting an APA style paper, including using 12pt Times New Roman font, double spacing, 1 inch margins, and indenting paragraphs. It describes including a header with the paper title and basic information. Direct quotations should include page numbers, and sources should be cited in the text and referenced at the end. The sample paper introduction engages the reader and previews main points, while each body paragraph supports a new topic with quotes and citations. The conclusion restates key ideas.

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    General Guidelines Beginning APA Format

    Heading upper left


    ○ Full Name Sample

    ○ Date (Due to space, this sample is not 12 pt. font or double-spaced; margins are not 1”)

    ○ Course Jacob P. Student

    ○ Assignment Oct. 24, 2018

    ● Times New EDUC XXX


    Roman or Calibri Reading Response 2
    font
    How to Make a Cake
    ● 12pt. font
    Introduction: It should grab the reader, engage them, and share
    ● Double-Spaced what the main points will be about.
    ● 1 inch margins Body of paper: This section typically supports what you are
    ● Paragraphs in the introducing. You should create a new paragraph for each new topic.
    paper are indented [Sample quote: According to the author Betty Baker (2001), “Making a
    5-7 spaces or one cake is easy!” (p. 24). Include the Reference list below!]
    tab stop. The first paragraph will explain the ingredients and how to
    ● Direct Quotations combine them. (Baker, p. 27)
    include quotation The second paragraph will explain how to bake the cake. (Baker,
    marks. Sources are p. 29)
    cited within the text
    & at the end-see The third paragraph will explain how to decorate the cake.
    References (Baker, p. 31)

    ● Paraphrase (Use Conclusion: Add your final thoughts.


    your own words if (Remember: Each paragraph should be about 5-7 sentences. Use
    possible.) Others’ transition words & phrases. Eg. First, second, then, therefore, for
    ideas are cited but example . . .)
    quotes aren’t
    needed. Sources References
    cited within the text Baker, B. (2001). How to make a cake. Retrieved from
    & at the end.
    http://www.howtomakeacake.org , 2001
    ● Pages Numbered

    PLAGIARISM! “Plagiarism occurs when you intentionally or unintentionally give the impression that words or ideas
    from another person are your own. The best way to avoid plagiarism (a serious academic offense) is to make sure you
    have something to say about your topic first. Then follow the conventions of summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting
    to give credit to the other people whose information you’re sharing with readers.” www.yvcc.edu/services, 2018

    Writing Support:
     Writing Center: 574-4829 or
     Purdue Owl APA Format

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