To correctly reference using CDU APA 7th, there are important rules and formatting that need to be followed.
See below for more format guidelines:
Header - Include page numbers, at the top right-hand corner of the page
Margins - One inch or 2.54cm on all sides (generally the default setting in Word)
Paragraphs - All paragraphs are left aligned
Line Spacing - All text double spaced (unless in table or figure then single & one-and-a-half spacing acceptable depending on presentation)
Font – Use same font throughout paper. Font options include 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Georgia
Indentation – indent the first line of every paragraph by 0.5 inches.
Alignment - Left aligned (no justification)
Format – Paragraph or structured format. If structured, use label to identify sections
Indentation – No paragraph indentation
Length – if no set length is provided, generally 150-250 words depending on the paper. If submitting for publication, check journal instructions which may differ
In-text – Can appear in-text after the paragraph in which they are mentioned OR at the end of the paper on a new page
Format – Number (bolded), with brief title in italics and a note following
When to include – Only include supplementary material in appendices, if it helps readers to understand/replicate/evaluate the study
Format – Begin each appendix on a new page, with a label and title, if more than one use capital letters i.e., ‘Appendix A’ & ‘Appendix B’ – sorted in the order they appear in the text
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The American Psychological Association's APA website has comprehensive styles guidelines by topic and an informative blog: https://apastyle.apa.org/
You can also consult the print edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association available via Library Search.
