Format the reference page on the standard 8.5" x 11" paper, with 1-inch margins on all sides. The font should be Times New Roman, 12-point, which is the standard for all APA formatting, and the paper also should be double spaced.
Type the name of your paper in the flush right in the header section. Type "References" at the top of the page and center it.
Write the author's name in the inverted-style with last name first. Arrange all references in alphabetical order. Consult "The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition" for all rules governing references. Check your sourcing online on sites such as The Purdue Online Writing Lab, which outlines all the rules for APA sourcing and gives examples.
Format your bibliography automatically in APA style in word processing programs, such as Microsoft Word. Click the "References" tab, scroll to "Bibliography" and select "Insert Citation." Set the style to APA. Add a new source by clicking "Add New Source" and select the type of source you are using, whether it is a book, article, or web site. Fill in the appropriate information for the source.