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As with any referencing system, it is important to remember that this is an entire system of organizing the practical elements of your paper. That means there are specific ways to number your pages, create your title page, and establish headings, in addition to citing material from other authors. Always check with your professor to find out how closely he or she wants you to follow theseguidelines.

For complete guidelines for APA format, as well as for specific issues not covered here, see:

American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington: American Psychological Association.

1. Formatting
2. In-Text Citations
3. References

1. Formatting
• Margins: The standard margin size in APA is 2.5cm (1inch) for all four sides.
• Font & Spacing: The usual fonts for APA are Times New Roman or Courier, and the size is always 12-pt. Times New Roman is usually expected at university. Double space your paper. Remember that when you double space a paper, you DO NOT need to leave an extra line between paragraphs. While your left margins should be flush, do not justify the right side of your text. Thefirst line of every paragraph should be indented five spaces.
• Paper Size: Use standard 8 ½ by 11 inch paper. Unless specified by your professor, do not put your paper in a plastic binder or cover.
• Page Header: Include a "header" in the top right corner of each page (use the "header" function in your word processor to ensure correct placement). The header should include the first twoor three words of your paper's title and the page number. The page number should be five spaces after the end of the "header".
• Major Sections: Your essay should include four sections (Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, References).
a. Title Page: The title goes in the upper half of the title page, centred, typed in the same font as the rest of your paper. Type your name and the name ofyour university on separate lines under your title. Include a page header (as defined above) and a running head. Your running head should be near the top of the page; it should begin with the words "Running head" followed by the two or three words from your title that constitute the "header" on each page indicating the "header" centre of the page. An image of an APA formatted title page isbelow.










Multiculturalism and Globalization 1


Running Head: Multiculturalism and Globalization












Multiculturalism and Globalization: Conflicting Forces in Canada
Jane Doe
University of Toronto Mississauga


















b. Abstract: The abstract should appear on page two ofyour essay. Ensure your "header" is at the top of the page; the title of this page should be the word "Abstract" (without quotations marks or other formatting) centred on the first line. Your abstract should be no longer than 120 words and should provide a summary of your paper. Do not indent your abstract.


c. Body: The body of your essay presents your research and analysis divided intosections. There are five levels of headings in APA, although you can use as many as your paper requires. Each level of heading has a different type face and is positioned differently. Most undergraduate papers will use 2 or 3 levels of headings. The first three levels of headings are as follows:


One Level: If your paper has one level of Headings, the Heading should be centred, using bothupper-case and lower-case letters:




Method




Two Levels: If your paper has two levels of Headings, the first level should be centred, using both upper and lower case letters. The second level of Headings should be flush with the left margin and italicized, using upper and lower case letters:


Method


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