General Format
What margin size is required in APA papers?
1-inch margins on all sides
What two elements are always needed in an in-text citation.
Author’s last name, year
True or False: Should In-text citations and a reference page be included in your paper?
True
Where does the page number go in an APA paper?
Top right corner of every page
How do you cite a source with no author?
Use the title in place of the author
What line spacing should be used throughout an APA paper (including the reference list)?
Double spacing
How do you cite a direct quote?
Author’s last name, year, and page number or paragraph number
(Smith, 2020, p. 45)
What is the exact heading title for your list of references?
References
What should the title of your paper look like on the title page?
Bold, centered, and in title case (capitalize important words) In some cases.
What do you write if a source has no date?
(n.d.)
What font and size are acceptable in APA (student) papers?
12-pt Times New Roman
How do you cite a source by two authors inside parentheses?
Last name of both authors and the year
(Smith & Jones, 2020)
How do you format your reference page?
Use a hanging indent
True or False: The whole paper should be double-spaced.
True
How do you cite a website in your reference list?
Author (or organization). (Year). Title of page. Website name. URL
How far do you indent the first line of each paragraph?
½ inch
How do you cite a source with three or more authors?
et al., and the year
ex: (Smith et al., 2020).
How do you order the entries on your reference page?
Alphabetically by the first author’s last name
How big should the indent be for each paragraph?
½ inch (one tab)
How do you cite a personal email or conversation?
In-text only, not on the reference page
What must appear in the header of every page in a student APA paper?
Page number in the top right
How do you treat paraphrases differently from direct quotes in terms of page numbers?
Page numbers
Show the correct reference format for a book: (How should it look?)
Las name, first name initial and (year). and the book title.
Smith, J. (2019). Health in America. Health Press.
What word should be centered and bold at the top of the references page?
References
How do you cite a YouTube video?
Author/username. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL