Formatting Requirements:
* Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
* Line Spacing: Double-spaced throughout the entire paper (including the title page and reference list).
* Margins: 1 inch on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right).
* Page Numbers: Use a header with your last name and page number in the upper right-hand corner of each page (except for the title page).
Title Page
* Title: Centered on the page, in all caps, and formatted in bold font.
* Author Name: Your name, centered below the title.
* Affiliation: Your school or institution, centered below your name.
* Course Information: (Optional) The course name and number, centered below your affiliation.
* Instructor Name: (Optional) The instructor's name, centered below the course information.
* Date: Centered below the instructor's name (if included).
Additional Notes:
* Paragraph Indentation: Indent the first line of each paragraph by 0.5 inches.
* Headings: Use APA-style headings (e.g., Level 1: Centered, Bold, Uppercase; Level 2: Left-aligned, Bold, Uppercase and Lowercase).
* Reference List: Create a separate page titled "References." Entries should be in alphabetical order and formatted according to APA guidelines.
Example Title Page:
```
THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON MOOD
J. SMITH
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
PSY 101
PROFESSOR BROWN
OCTOBER 26, 2023
```
Example Body Paragraph:
```
This paragraph begins with a 0.5-inch indentation. It will be double-spaced throughout, with 1-inch margins on all sides. The font should be Times New Roman, 12pt.
```
Key Resources:
* APA Style Guide: The official source for all APA formatting rules. It is available online and in print.
* Purdue OWL: Offers a comprehensive guide to APA style, with examples and explanations. (https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/index.html)
* APA Citation Generator: Many online tools can help you format citations correctly.
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