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Resources through the American Psychological Association
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: Ref. Desk BF 76.7 .P83 2020ISBN: 9781433832154Publication Date: 2019-10-01
- American Psychological Association (APA): APA Style
- Style and Grammar Guidelines
- Reference Examples - Includes Journal Articles, Magazine Articles, Newspaper Articles, Books, Chapter in an Edited Books, and Web Sites.
- In-Text Citations - Includes Author-Date Citation System, Appropriate Level of Citation, Quotations, and Citing Secondary Sources.
- Instructional Aids - Includes Handouts and Guides and Sample Papers.
- Bias-Free Language
- Style and Grammar Guidelines
Running head
- APA format for running head: See Page Header (APA Style)
Note: Check with your professor if a running head is required. APA only requires a running head for professional papers, not student papers. Both student and professional papers are required to include page numbers on the top right of the page. - How to: Insert a header or footer (Microsoft)
- Insert page numbers (Microsoft)
Font size, type, line spacing
- Font (APA Style) - See for styles and font sizes.
Check your professor if a specific font is required. - Typically double spacing without extra space - See Line Spacing (APA Style) for exceptions
- Paragraph Alignment and Indentation (APA Style)
- How to:
- Format text (Microsoft)
- Indent the first line of a paragraph (Microsoft)
Margins
- At least 1 inch around (See Margins (APA Style))
- How to:
- How to Change margins (Microsoft)
Headings
Reference List - See References (APA Style)
- Hanging Indent of .5 inches (Paragraph Alignment and Indentation (APA Style))
How do I format a reference list with a hanging indent in Microsoft Word? - Alphabetical by last name of the first author
How to: Sort a list alphabetically in Outlook (Microsoft)
Note: See Author-Date Citation System (APA Style) for the format of the in text citations
Figures/Tables
- Tables and Figures (APA Style)
- How to:
Access to Microsoft Office through Emmanuel
Note: The online version of Excel that you can access without downloading the program onto your computer does not have all the features that you may need to use.
Other Tips
- Check spelling and grammar in Office (Microsoft)
- Create a SmartArt graphic (Microsoft)
Resources
Tutorials
- LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda)Available through BPL. (Instructions to Register for a BPL e-card)
E-Books
Academic Resources Center (ARC)
- Contact the ARC for Microsoft Word guidance by course or discipline-specific tutors.
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