Magdalena Garcia
Major Paper 1: APA
Longwood University Abstract Abstracts contain specific points in the main content of the paper. You should include questions, participants, methods, results, data, etc. Abstracts are a single paragraph that should be approximately 150-250 words. In a formal paper keywords may also be added at the end of the paragraph to help readers navigate through the paper easier. APA Style Writing APA, also known as American Psychological Association, is the commonly used style of writing associated with the social sciences. The APA format is currently in the 6th edition of its style manual. During its early stages of use only those in the field of psychology but after many revisions over the years it has begun to be used by students and professionals in other fields. The 6th edition was created with a much broader audience in mind for who would be using this style of writing.
General Formatting Guidelines APA style writing recommends using 12 point, Times New Roman font for the paper. If another type of font is used it should be able to be easily read by the reader. The essay should always be typed on standard 8 ½” by 11” paper with 1 inch margins on each side. A title page should have the title of the paper, the author’s name, and the university the writer is attending. Pages number should also be in the top right corner of the essay for easy handling. Also the use of a running head can be placed in the header of the paper.
Your essay should use a basic three-paragraph structure (introductory paragraph with a hook and a thesis, a supporting paragraph, and a concluding paragraph) and should be written in 12-point font with one-inch page margins.
The purpose of this paper is to provide you with written instructions on some of the basic guidelines with the new APA format (American Psychological Association, 2009). In addition, this paper is written in APA format to provide you with a visual image of how many aspects of papers should be written, from the title page, to headings, to references in text, and the reference page. This paper is not met to be a comprehensive explanation of APA format, but will provide the reader with the basics. So, please buy the manual and read it.
The paper should be written in APA format using Times New Roman, 12-point font. It should be no less than 500 words and written in paragraph format. You will need to include in-text citations and references.
Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including the title and reference pages), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. An example APA paper is provided in the Writing Center.
| Double space entire paper—no extra spaces (exception: a heading by itself at the bottom of a page—move heading to next page)
The Graduate is a great example of a film where lens and camera choices were used effectively to convey the director’s point of view. It seemed like every choice made by the director Mike Nichols director and the director of cinematography Bob Surtees was justified. The outcome of each shot played an important role in shaping the message of the film. The cinematography of Bob Surtees is very complicated and thoughtful but at the same time seems poetic and spontaneous.
[The body of your paper uses a half-inch first line indent and is double-spaced. APA style provides for up to five heading levels, shown in the paragraphs that follow. Note that the word Introduction should not be used as an initial heading, as it’s assumed that your paper begins with an introduction.]
Use the first sentence or sentences of the introduction to grab your reader’s attention and let them know what the main idea of your paper is. The introduction of the paper begins here in the first paragraph of your paper, on the line following the paper title. Indent the first sentence of each paragraph by pressing the tab key on your keyboard. Double-space throughout the paper, including the title page, abstract, body of the document, and References page. APA uses a traditional font style such as Times New Roman, and a 12 point font size.
An abstract paragraph is a summary of the impact of your research on your topic. It is not an introductory paragraph. It should be three to four sentences in length.
The paper should be typed, double-spaced, 11-point font, 1” margins. Both the write-up and your typed journal should be saved as ONE document with page numbers. Remember to include a citation for any resources referenced, in proper APA format, and make sure your name is on your paper.
American Psychological Association (APA) writing style exists for a reason and this reason is because writers' must give “credibility where credibility is due”(Walden Writing Center, 2015) . During my BSW program I learned this and also, the importance of integrity in college level writing. In my opinion, two aspects of APA that I think will not challenge me are direct quotations and listing references. I have to admit I prefer to quote intellecutual matter directly rather than, use paraphazing. I believe this is approriate to do if the quote you utilize is short and all of your agrguments regarding, the content of the quote, are your own ideas. Another thing that will come easily to me is listing my references. This comes easily to me because during my undergraduate education, I excelled in this area. The reason for this is because everytime I wrote a reference page I always refered to my courses APA manual.
An abstract is a brief summary—usually about 100 to 120 words—written by the essay writer that describes the main idea, and sometimes the purpose, of the paper. When you begin your research, many scholarly articles may include an abstract. These brief summaries can help readers decide if the article is worth reading or if addresses the research question, not just the topic, one is investigating.
[The body of your paper uses a half-inch first line indent and is double-spaced. APA style provides for up to five heading levels, shown in the paragraphs that follow. Note that the word Introduction should not be used as an initial heading, as it’s assumed that your paper begins with an introduction.]
Write the abstract here. Write a concise summary of the key points of your research. (Do not indent.) Your abstract should contain at least your research topic, research questions, participants, methods, results, data analysis, and conclusions. You may also include possible implications of your research and future work you see connected with your findings. Your abstract should be a single paragraph double-spaced. Your abstract should be between 150 and 250 words.
American Psychological Association was established in 1892 with 31nmembers and it grew rapidly after World War II. Currently, in the subfield of psychology APA has around 30 divisions and 130,000 members who include researchers, clinicians, consultants, educators and students. The purpose of APA is to excel as a valuable, effective and influential organization advancing psychology as a science. The strategic goals include increasing psychology’s role in advancing health and increasing acknowledgment of psychology as a science.