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What is the primary requirement for the font chosen in an APA style paper?
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?
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?
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?
What is the recommended margin size for an APA style paper?
What is the primary difference between a professional paper and a student paper in APA style?
What is the primary difference between a professional paper and a student paper in APA style?
How many characters can a running head in an APA style paper contain?
How many characters can a running head in an APA style paper contain?
What should you do if you are unsure whether or not your work requires an abstract?
What should you do if you are unsure whether or not your work requires an abstract?
What is the purpose of the 'n.d.' abbreviation in APA citation?
What is the purpose of the 'n.d.' abbreviation in APA citation?
What is the correct citation format for OWL pages without contributor/edit date information?
What is the correct citation format for OWL pages without contributor/edit date information?
What is the latest version of the APA Publication Manual reflected in this page?
What is the latest version of the APA Publication Manual reflected in this page?
What can be found on the Purdue OWL's Additional Resources page?
What can be found on the Purdue OWL's Additional Resources page?
What is the recommended font size for serif fonts like Times New Roman in APA style?
What is the recommended font size for serif fonts like Times New Roman in APA style?
What is the alternate resource for APA 6 style?
What is the alternate resource for APA 6 style?
Where should the title of the paper be placed on the title page?
Where should the title of the paper be placed on the title page?
What information should be included in the author note for a professional paper?
What information should be included in the author note for a professional paper?
What is the recommended length of an abstract in APA style?
What is the recommended length of an abstract in APA style?
What should be included in the third paragraph of the author note for a professional paper?
What should be included in the third paragraph of the author note for a professional paper?
What is the purpose of including keywords in an abstract?
What is the purpose of including keywords in an abstract?
What should be the format of the institutional affiliation on the title page?
What should be the format of the institutional affiliation on the title page?
What is the recommended spacing for the title page and throughout the paper?
What is the recommended spacing for the title page and throughout the paper?
What is the purpose of the main body section of the paper in APA style?
What is the purpose of the main body section of the paper in APA style?
What is the difference between a professional paper and a student paper in APA style?
What is the difference between a professional paper and a student paper in APA style?
What is the primary purpose of the running head in an APA style paper?
What is the primary purpose of the running head in an APA style paper?
What is the APA Publication Manual's stance on font choice in professional writing?
What is the APA Publication Manual's stance on font choice in professional writing?
How should the title of the paper be formatted in the header of an APA style paper?
How should the title of the paper be formatted in the header of an APA style paper?
What is the primary consideration for choosing a font in an APA style paper?
What is the primary consideration for choosing a font in an APA style paper?
What is the main difference between a professional paper and a student paper in terms of the page header?
What is the main difference between a professional paper and a student paper in terms of the page header?
What is the recommended approach to dealing with uncertainty about font choice in APA style?
What is the recommended approach to dealing with uncertainty about font choice in APA style?
What type of fonts are recommended by APA style for academic papers?
What type of fonts are recommended by APA style for academic papers?
What four major sections should an APA-style essay include?
What four major sections should an APA-style essay include?
What information should be included in the title of an APA-style paper?
What information should be included in the title of an APA-style paper?
What is the purpose of the author note in a professional paper?
What is the purpose of the author note in a professional paper?
What should be included in the first paragraph of the author note for a professional paper?
What should be included in the first paragraph of the author note for a professional paper?
How should the title be formatted on the title page of an APA-style paper?
How should the title be formatted on the title page of an APA-style paper?
What is the recommended length of an abstract in APA style?
What is the recommended length of an abstract in APA style?
What information should be included in the abstract of an APA-style paper?
What information should be included in the abstract of an APA-style paper?
What is the purpose of including keywords in an abstract?
What is the purpose of including keywords in an abstract?
What is the recommended spacing for the title page and throughout the paper?
What is the recommended spacing for the title page and throughout the paper?
What is the primary purpose of consulting an instructor if you are unsure whether or not your work requires an abstract?
What is the primary purpose of consulting an instructor if you are unsure whether or not your work requires an abstract?
How do you cite an OWL page with contributor/edit date information in APA style?
How do you cite an OWL page with contributor/edit date information in APA style?
What is the significance of the 'n.d.' abbreviation in APA citations, especially when citing OWL pages?
What is the significance of the 'n.d.' abbreviation in APA citations, especially when citing OWL pages?
What is the main difference between the APA citation style for OWL pages with and without contributor/edit date information?
What is the main difference between the APA citation style for OWL pages with and without contributor/edit date information?
Why is it essential to consult the APA Publication Manual or the Purdue OWL website for guidance on APA style?
Why is it essential to consult the APA Publication Manual or the Purdue OWL website for guidance on APA style?
What is the relationship between the Purdue OWL website and the APA Publication Manual?
What is the relationship between the Purdue OWL website and the APA Publication Manual?
You must include the entire ______ notice when printing this page.
You must include the entire ______ notice when printing this page.
The essay should be typed and ______ on standard-sized paper.
The essay should be typed and ______ on standard-sized paper.
For a student paper, the page header only includes the ______ number.
For a student paper, the page header only includes the ______ number.
The running head is a shortened version of your paper's ______ and cannot exceed 50 characters.
The running head is a shortened version of your paper's ______ and cannot exceed 50 characters.
The APA Manual recommends that the chosen font be ______ to all readers.
The APA Manual recommends that the chosen font be ______ to all readers.
You can also watch our APA ______ series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel.
You can also watch our APA ______ series on the Purdue OWL YouTube Channel.
Your essay should include four major sections: the ______ Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References.
Your essay should include four major sections: the ______ Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References.
The title page should contain the title of the paper, the author's ______, and the institutional affiliation.
The title page should contain the title of the paper, the author's ______, and the institutional affiliation.
A professional paper should also include the ______ note.
A professional paper should also include the ______ note.
Type your title in upper and lowercase letters centered in the upper half of the ______.
Type your title in upper and lowercase letters centered in the upper half of the ______.
The title should be centered and written in ______.
The title should be centered and written in ______.
All text on the title page, and throughout your paper, should be ______-spaced.
All text on the title page, and throughout your paper, should be ______-spaced.
The abstract page should already include the ______ header.
The abstract page should already include the ______ header.
Your abstract should contain at least your research topic, research ______, participants, methods, results, data analysis, and conclusions.
Your abstract should contain at least your research topic, research ______, participants, methods, results, data analysis, and conclusions.
Your abstract should be a single ______, double-spaced.
Your abstract should be a single ______, double-spaced.
You may also want to list ______ from your paper in your abstract.
You may also want to list ______ from your paper in your abstract.
If you are unsure whether or not your work requires an ______, consult your instructor for further guidance.
If you are unsure whether or not your work requires an ______, consult your instructor for further guidance.
The page template for the new ______ site does not include contributors' names or the page's last edited date.
The page template for the new ______ site does not include contributors' names or the page's last edited date.
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'.
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'.
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.
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.
Note: This page reflects the latest version of the ______ Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019.
Note: This page reflects the latest version of the ______ Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019.
The equivalent resource for the older ______ 6 style can be found here.
The equivalent resource for the older ______ 6 style can be found here.
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