Learning Objectives
        Expectations of graduate level writing
        Introduce and define APA format
        Provide general guidelines for APA formatted paper
        Outline specific format and style requirements, with references to the 
           appropriate pages in the APA manual (6th Ed.)
       NOTE: This is an overview, not everything. Please use the Publication 
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       Manual of the American Psychological Associate (6  edition) to answer 
       all questions. This should be used for all writing assignments, unless the 
       professor says otherwise.
       What is APA?
           The American Psychological Associate 
             (APA) citation style is the most 
             commonly used format for manuscripts 
             in the social sciences. 
           APA Regulates:
               Stylistics
               In-text Citations
               References
    APA Documentation Style
    The Basics
      General Instructions for Preparing a 
      Paper
       Section 8.03, p. 228
       Typeface 12 point Times New Roman
       Double Spaced
       Margins are 1 inch on all sides
       Page numbers in upper right-hand corner, starting on title page
       Two spaces at the end of a sentence, recommended
       Remember, title of paper is repeated on first line of text (Page two, 
         generally).
       Title Page
        The header now includes the Running head: IN UPPER CASE (max of 
         50 characters, including spaces)
        But on subsequent pages the words - Running head is not there.
        In Word 2007+, once you are in header, use different first page tool 
         to create this.
        Title Page
           Title
           Name
            Institutional Affiliation