APA Format and Style Checklist

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APA Format and Style Checklist General Guidelines
Font
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Style must be Times New Roman, Arial, or Courier New. Font size is 12-point.

Page Headers
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Identify each page with the page number placed in the header at the right margin. Use a running head at the left margin of the header if your instructor requires it or if you are a doctoral student. Use the header feature in Microsoft® Word to set the page number and to add the running head if one is included. If the running head is not used, a shortened version of the title should be included in the header.

Title Page The title is in uppercase and lowercase letters, centered between the left and right margins, and positioned on the upper half of the page. Center the following elements on the page in this order:
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Title of paper in mixed uppercase and lowercase letters Your first and last name without including academic or license information, such as BSN or RN Course abbreviation and number Due date, including the month, day, and year Instructor’s name

Main Body of the Text
Margins
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All margins must be 1 inch, per University of Phoenix Writing and Style Guidelines.

Page Numbers
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Page numbers must be 1 inch from the right edge, between top edge and first line of text on all pages.

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Use only for University of Phoenix papers if required by the assignment. When assigned, use guidelines in the Sample Paper.

Title of Paper
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Begin the text of the paper by repeating the title from your title page. The title should be centered but not bolded.

Headings
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Headings indicate the organization of the paper and establish importance. Match