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How to Make a List in APA Style

Most commonly used when writing about the social sciences, the American Psychological Association, or APA, style of citation guides writers in how to properly use in-text citations, reference lists and footnotes for academic research papers. When creating a list using the APA format, writers may use letters to identify points in a series, Arabic numerals and the previously banned bullet points. These guidelines are subject to change as the American Psychological Association adjusts its rules every few years.

Instructions

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  Create a list by numbering each item with an Arabic numeral.
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  Place a period after each numeral, making each item in the list into its own paragraph.
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  Create a list by using bullet points. The option for creating bullet points is under the 'Format' header on most major word processors.
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  Create a list within the context of a sentence or paragraph by using letters to identify each item. Example: "When examining a narrator's point of view, we are most likely going to the following points of view: (a) first person (b) second person (c) third person."

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