Home / Guides / Citation Guides / APA FormatShare to Google Classroom 4 (1079) In this guide, students and researchers can learn the basics of creating a properly formatted research paper according to APA guidelines.It includes information on how to conceptualize, outline, and format the basic structure of your paper, as well as practical tips on spelling, abbreviation, punctuation, and more. The guide concludes with a complete sample paper as well as a final checklist that writers can use to prepare their work for submission.APA Paper Formatting BasicsAll text should be double-spacedUse one-inch margins on all sidesAll paragraphs in the body are indentedMake sure that the title is centered on the page with your name and school/institution underneathUse 12-point font throughoutAll pages should be numbered in the upper right hand cornerThe manual recommends using one space after most punctuation marksA shortened version of the title (“running head”) should be placed in the upper left ha...
