A3APA Formatting Guidelines

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What is the primary requirement for the font chosen in an APA style paper?

  • It must be a font recommended by the instructor
  • It must be a specific font size
  • It must be legible to all readers (correct)
  • It must be a serif font

What is the purpose of a running head in an APA style paper?

  • To provide a title for each page
  • To display the author's name
  • To provide a shortened version of the paper's title (correct)
  • To indicate the page number

How should the page number be formatted in a student paper using APA style?

  • Flush right (correct)
  • Flush right with the title
  • Flush left with the title
  • Centered at the top of the page

What is the recommended margin size for an APA style paper?

<p>1&quot; margins on all sides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a professional paper and a student paper in APA style?

<p>The content of the running head (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many characters can a running head in an APA style paper contain?

<p>50 characters including spacing and punctuation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are unsure whether or not your work requires an abstract?

<p>Consult your instructor for further guidance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'n.d.' abbreviation in APA citation?

<p>To signify no date is available (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct citation format for OWL pages without contributor/edit date information?

<p>Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). Title of resource. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the latest version of the APA Publication Manual reflected in this page?

<p>APA 7 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be found on the Purdue OWL's Additional Resources page?

<p>More examples of APA papers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended font size for serif fonts like Times New Roman in APA style?

<p>12-point (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternate resource for APA 6 style?

<p>The equivalent resource for the older APA 6 style (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should the title of the paper be placed on the title page?

<p>Centered in the upper half of the page (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in the author note for a professional paper?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended length of an abstract in APA style?

<p>No more than 250 words (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the third paragraph of the author note for a professional paper?

<p>Disclosures or acknowledgements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including keywords in an abstract?

<p>To help researchers find the work in databases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be the format of the institutional affiliation on the title page?

<p>First letter capitalized, rest in lowercase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended spacing for the title page and throughout the paper?

<p>Double-spaced (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the main body section of the paper in APA style?

<p>To present the research methodology and results (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a professional paper and a student paper in APA style?

<p>The title page layout and the inclusion of an author note (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the running head in an APA style paper?

<p>To provide a shortened version of the paper's title and the page number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the APA Publication Manual's stance on font choice in professional writing?

<p>It acknowledges that many font choices are legitimate and advises writers to check with their publishers, instructors, or institutions for guidance in cases of uncertainty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the title of the paper be formatted in the header of an APA style paper?

<p>In all capital letters, flush left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for choosing a font in an APA style paper?

<p>The font should be accessible, i.e., legible, to all readers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a professional paper and a student paper in terms of the page header?

<p>A professional paper includes the paper title and the page number, while a student paper only includes the page number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to dealing with uncertainty about font choice in APA style?

<p>Check with publishers, instructors, or institutions for guidance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of fonts are recommended by APA style for academic papers?

<p>sans serif fonts such as 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, and 10-point Lucida Sans Unicode as well as serif fonts such as 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Georgia, 10-point Computer Modern</p> Signup and view all the answers

What four major sections should an APA-style essay include?

<p>the Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in the title of an APA-style paper?

<p>a focused and succinct title that does not contain abbreviations or words that serve no purpose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the author note in a professional paper?

<p>to provide additional information about the author, such as ORCID iD, affiliation, and contact information</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the first paragraph of the author note for a professional paper?

<p>the author’s name, the symbol for the ORCID iD, and the URL for the ORCID iD</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the title be formatted on the title page of an APA-style paper?

<p>centered in the upper half of the page, in upper and lowercase letters, and in boldface</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended length of an abstract in APA style?

<p>no more than 250 words</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in the abstract of an APA-style paper?

<p>research topic, research questions, participants, methods, results, data analysis, and conclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including keywords in an abstract?

<p>to help researchers find the work in databases</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended spacing for the title page and throughout the paper?

<p>double-spaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of consulting an instructor if you are unsure whether or not your work requires an abstract?

<p>To receive guidance on whether an abstract is necessary for the work</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you cite an OWL page with contributor/edit date information in APA style?

<p>Contributors' names. (Last edited date). Title of resource. Site Name. <a href="http://Web">http://Web</a> address for OWL resource</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'n.d.' abbreviation in APA citations, especially when citing OWL pages?

<p>It stands for 'no date' and is used when the date of publication or edit is not available</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the APA citation style for OWL pages with and without contributor/edit date information?

<p>The inclusion of contributor names and last edited date in the citation style with contributor/edit date information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to consult the APA Publication Manual or the Purdue OWL website for guidance on APA style?

<p>To ensure that your work adheres to the latest APA style guidelines and to avoid errors in formatting and citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Purdue OWL website and the APA Publication Manual?

<p>The Purdue OWL website provides resources and guidance on APA style based on the APA Publication Manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

You must include the entire ______ notice when printing this page.

<p>legal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The essay should be typed and ______ on standard-sized paper.

<p>double-spaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a student paper, the page header only includes the ______ number.

<p>page</p> Signup and view all the answers

The running head is a shortened version of your paper's ______ and cannot exceed 50 characters.

<p>title</p> Signup and view all the answers

The APA Manual recommends that the chosen font be ______ to all readers.

<p>accessible</p> Signup and view all the answers

You can also watch our APA ______ series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel.

<p>vidcast</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your essay should include four major sections: the ______ Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References.

<p>Title</p> Signup and view all the answers

The title page should contain the title of the paper, the author's ______, and the institutional affiliation.

<p>name</p> Signup and view all the answers

A professional paper should also include the ______ note.

<p>author</p> Signup and view all the answers

Type your title in upper and lowercase letters centered in the upper half of the ______.

<p>page</p> Signup and view all the answers

The title should be centered and written in ______.

<p>boldface</p> Signup and view all the answers

All text on the title page, and throughout your paper, should be ______-spaced.

<p>double</p> Signup and view all the answers

The abstract page should already include the ______ header.

<p>page</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your abstract should contain at least your research topic, research ______, participants, methods, results, data analysis, and conclusions.

<p>questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your abstract should be a single ______, double-spaced.

<p>paragraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

You may also want to list ______ from your paper in your abstract.

<p>keywords</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are unsure whether or not your work requires an ______, consult your instructor for further guidance.

<p>abstract</p> Signup and view all the answers

The page template for the new ______ site does not include contributors' names or the page's last edited date.

<p>OWL</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the absence of contributor/edit date information, treat the page as a source with a group ______ and use the abbreviation 'n.d.' for 'no date'.

<p>author</p> Signup and view all the answers

The generic APA citation for ______ pages, which includes author/edit date information, is this: Contributors' names.(Last edited date). Title of resource. Site Name.http://Web address for OWL resource.

<p>OWL</p> Signup and view all the answers

Note: This page reflects the latest version of the ______ Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019.

<p>APA</p> Signup and view all the answers

The equivalent resource for the older ______ 6 style can be found here.

<p>APA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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