Note that a heading for the introduction is not needed or recommended. HeadingsĪPA 7 (2020) recommends the use of headings in order to clarify the organization of papers. Page numbers should be on every page of the paper, with the title page being page 1. Page NumbersĪll papers should have a page number in the top right corner of the header.
For each new paragraph indent five spaces or ½ inch. Paragraph Alignment and IndentationĪll paragraphs should be left-aligned (do not full-justify text). Use 2.54 CM (1 inch) margins on all sides of the paper. The bodies of figures and tables are excluded from this rule. Do not add extra line spaces between paragraphs or after a heading. The entire paper, including the title page, body of the paper, references and appendices, should be double-spaced. While the size of the font in the text of the paper should confirm to one of the options below, figures may include a smaller or larger font size as needed. Use a consistent font throughout the paper. Guidelines for All APA-Format Papers FontĪPA 7 (2020) accepts the use of a wider range of fonts than previous editions. Headers with Running Head and Page Numbers.
Guidelines Specific to Professional Papers Being Submitted for Publication Make sure to check with your professor or teaching assistant on whether they prefer that you use the student or professional format for your work.Ĭommon Guidelines for All APA-Format Papers APA 7 (2020) has introduced new guidelines for student papers that differ from the guidelines for professional papers being submitted for publication.