![apa 7 format research proposal Library Home](https://d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net/customers/1670/images/UW-Whitewater_Libraries_logo_wht_horizontal.png)
![](http://writinghelp.online/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.gif)
APA Style (7th ed.)
- Cite: Why? When?
- Book, eBook, Dissertation
- Article or Report
- Business Sources
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
- In-Text Citation
- Format Your Paper
Format Your Paper
Download and use the editable templates for student papers below: .
- APA 7th ed. Template Document This is an APA format template document in Google Docs. Click on the link -- it will ask for you to make a new copy of the document, which you can save in your own Google Drive with your preferred privacy settings.
- APA 7th ed. Template Document A Microsoft Word document formatted correctly according to APA 7th edition.
- APA 7th ed. Annotated Bibliography template A Microsoft Word document formatted correctly for an annotated bibliography.
Or, view the directions for specific sections below:
& |
Order of Sections (section 2.17)
- Title page including Title, Author, University and Department, Class, Instructor, and Date
- Body (including introduction, literature review or background, discussion, and conclusion)
- Appendices (including tables & figures)
Margins & Page Numbers (sections 2.22-2.24)
- 1 inch at top, bottom, and both sides
- Left aligned paragraphs and leave the right edge ragged (not "right justified")
- Indent first line of each paragraph 1/2 inch from left margin
- Use page numbers, including on the title page, 1/2 inch from top and flush with right margin
Text Format (section 2.19)
- Times New Roman, 12 point
- Calibri, 11 point
- Arial, 11 point
- Lucinda Sans Unicode, 10 point
- Georgia, 11 point
- Double-space and align text to the left
- Use active voice
- Don't overuse technical jargon
- No periods after a web address or DOI in the References list.
Tables and Figures In-Text (chapter 7)
- Label tables and figures numerically (ex. Table 1)
- Give each table column a heading and use separating lines only when necessary
- Design the table and figure so that it can be understood on its own, i.e. it does not require reference to the surrounding text to understand it
- Notes go below tables and figures
Title Page (section 2.3)
- Include the title, your name, the class name , and the college's name
- Title should be 12 words or less and summarize the paper's main idea
- No periods or abbreviations
- Do not italicize or underline
- No quotation marks, all capital letters, or bold
- Center horizontally in upper half of the page
Body (section 2.11)
- Align the text to the left with a 1/2-inch left indent on the first line
- Double-space
- As long as there is no Abstract, at the top of the first page, type the title of the paper, centered, in bold , and in Sentence Case Capitalization
- Usually, include sections like these: introduction, literature review or background, discussion, and conclusion -- but the specific organization will depend on the paper type
- Spell out long organization names and add the abbreviation in parenthesis, then just use the abbreviation
- Spell out numbers one through nine and use a number for 10 or more
- Use a number for units of measurement, in tables, to represent statistical or math functions, and dates or times
Headings (section 2.26-2.27)
- Level 1: Center, bold , Title Case
- Level 2: Align left, bold , Title Case
- Level 3: Alight left, bold italics , Title Case
- Level 4: Indented 1/2", bold , Title Case, end with a period. Follow with text.
- Level 5: Indented 1/2", bold italics , Title Case, end with a period. Follow with text.
Quotations (sections 8.26-8.33)
- Include short quotations (40 words or less) in-text with quotation marks
- For quotes more than 40 words, indent the entire quote a half inch from the left margin and double-space it with no quotation marks
- When quoting two or more paragraphs from an original source, indent the first line of each paragraph a half inch from the left margin
- Use ellipsis (...) when omitting sections from a quote and use four periods (....) if omitting the end section of a quote
References (section 2.12)
Begins on a new page following the text of your paper and includes complete citations for the resources you've used in your writing.
- References should be centered and bolded at the top of a new page
- Double-space and use hanging indents (where the first line is on the left margin and the following lines are indented a half inch from the left)
- List authors' last name first followed by the first and middle initials (ex. Skinner, B. F.)
- Alphabetize the list by the first author's last name of of each citation (see sections 9.44-9.49)
- Capitalize only the first word, the first after a colon or em dash, and proper nouns
- Don't capitalize the second word of a hyphenated compound
- No quotation marks around titles of articles
Appendices with Tables, Figures, & Illustrations (section 2.14, and chapter 7)
- Include appendices only to help the reader understand, evaluate, or replicate the study or argument
- Put each appendix on a separate page and align left
- For text, do not indent the first paragraph, but do indent the rest
- If you have only one appendix, label it "Appendix"
- If you have two or more appendices, label them "Appendix A", "Appendix B" and so forth as they appear in the body of your paper
- Label tables and figures numerically (ex. Table 1, or Table B1 and Table B2 if Appendix B has two tables) and describe them within the text of the appendix
- Notes go below tables and figures (see samples on p. 210-226)
Annotated Bibliography
Double-space the entire bibliography. give each entry a hanging indent. in the following annotation, indent the entire paragraph a half inch from the left margin and give the first line of each paragraph a half inch indent. see the template document at the top of this page..
- Check with your professor for the length of the annotation and which elements you should evaluate.
These elements are optional, if your professor or field requires them, but they are not required for student papers:
Abstract (section 2.9).
- Abstract gets its own page
- Center "Abstract" heading and do not indent the first line of the text
- Summarize the main points and purpose of the paper in 150-250 words maximum
- Define abbreviations and acronyms used in the paper
Running Head (section 2.8 )
- Shorten title to 50 characters or less (counting spaces and punctuation) for the running head
- In the top margin, the running head is aligned left, with the page number aligned on the right
- On every page, put (without the brackets): [SHORTENED TITLE OF YOUR PAPER IN ALL CAPS] [page number]
More questions? Check out the authoritative source: APA style blog
- << Previous: In-Text Citation
- Last Updated: Aug 19, 2024 4:18 PM
- URL: https://libguides.uww.edu/apa
![apa 7 format research proposal NAU Logo](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/customers/4025/images/Online_Library_Logo2.png)
APA Formatting and Style (7th ed.)
- What's New in the 7th ed.?
- Principles of Plagiarism: An Overview
- Basic Paper Formatting
- Basic Paper Elements
- Punctuation, Capitalization, Abbreviations, Apostrophes, Numbers, Plurals
- Tables and Figures
- Powerpoint Presentations
- Reference Page Format
- Periodicals (Journals, Magazines, Newspapers)
- Books and Reference Works
- Webpage on a Website
- Discussion Post
- Company Information & SWOT Analyses
- Dissertations or Theses
- ChatGPT and other AI Large Language Models
- Online Images
- Online Video
- Computer Software and Mobile Apps
- Missing Information
- Two Authors
- Three or More Authors
- Group Authors
- Missing Author
- Chat GPT and other AI Large Language Models
- Secondary Sources
- Block Quotations
- Fillable Template and Sample Paper
- Government Documents and Legal Materials
- APA Style 7th ed. Tutorials
- Additional APA 7th Resources
- Grammarly - your writing assistant
- Writing Center - Writing Skills This link opens in a new window
- Brainfuse Online Tutoring
APA 7th ed. Fillable Word Template and Sample Paper
- APA 7th ed. Template Download this Word document, fill out the title page and get writing!
- Sample Paper APA 7th ed. Our APA sample paper shows you how to format the main parts of a basic research paper.
- APA 7th Sample Papers from Purdue Owl
- << Previous: Block Quotations
- Next: Government Documents and Legal Materials >>
- Last Updated: Aug 9, 2024 11:50 AM
- URL: https://national.libguides.com/apa_7th
![apa 7 format research proposal American Psychological Association Logo](https://www.apa.org/Content/Images/logo.png)
Designing and Proposing Your Research Project
Available formats, also available from.
- Table of contents
- Contributor bios
- Reviews and awards
- Book details
- Supplemental Resources
Designing your own study and writing your research proposal takes time, often more so than conducting the study. This practical, accessible guide walks you through the entire process.
You will learn to identify and narrow your research topic, develop your research question, design your study, and choose appropriate sampling and measurement strategies.
The figures, tables, and exhibits offer a wealth of relatable examples, and students can use the many activities and worksheets to explore and apply concepts, as individuals or in groups.
This book is part of APA's Concise Guides to Conducting Behavioral, Health, and Social Science Research series. Aimed at undergraduate students in research methods courses or others with a lab or research project, each book describes a key stage in the research process. Collectively, these books provide a solid grounding in research from start to finish.
Series Foreword
- Introduction
- Choosing Your Research Question and Hypotheses
- Choosing Your Study's Purpose
- Choosing Whether to Use a Qualitative, Quantitative, or Mixed-Methods Approach
- Understanding Terms for Quantitative Studies: Concepts, Constructs, and Variables
- Choosing Your Design
- Choosing Your Sample
- Planning Your Measurement Strategy for Collecting Data
- Establishing Validity for Quantitative Studies
- Establishing Validity for Qualitative Studies
About the Authors
About the Series Editor
Jennifer Brown Urban, PhD, is a professor in the Department of Family Science and Human Development at Montclair State University, where she also directs the Research on Evaluation and Developmental Systems Science lab.
She is trained as a developmental scientist with specific expertise in youth development and program evaluation. Her scholarship is encapsulated under the umbrella of systems science, including both theoretical approaches and methodologies.
Dr. Urban's most recent research focuses on character development and innovative approaches to program evaluation and planning. She is currently principal investigator on several grant-funded projects. The goals of this work are to build the capacity of youth program practitioners and evaluators to engage in high-quality evaluation of character development programs, to determine the key features of character development programs that promote positive youth development, and to advance the application of character science in multiple contexts to enhance human flourishing across the lifespan.
She uses mixed-method approaches in her own research and has mentored many undergraduate and graduate students in designing and executing applied research projects.
Bradley Matheus van Eeden-Moorefield, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Family Science and Human Development at Montclair State University and director of the PhD program.
His research includes a strong social justice commitment to understanding and strengthening marginalized families, with his most recent work focused on stepfamilies headed by same-sex couples. Much of this research focuses on identifying how factors in the social world (e.g., stigma, stereotypes, policy) influence everyday family life and how each influence various indicators of individual (e.g., depression, happiness) and family well-being (stability).
Dr. van Eeden-Moorefield uses various qualitative and quantitative methodologies and has particular expertise in Internet-based methodologies.
He has provided training to various family and childcare practitioners and uses his previous clinical experiences to translate research into practice and practice into research.
The chapters are organized around the choices students need to make, rather than the types of research and issues specific to each type — an important distinguishing feature that sets this book apart from other research methods text…. In the current environment of increasing interdisciplinarity, this text is very useful to students who find themselves coming to social science research from other disciplines, or to students in need of clear guidelines who do not have the time to complete another entire research methods course. — Choice
Urban and van Eeden-Moorefield take the often daunting topic of research methods and make it — dare I say — fun and engaging. Through personal stories and good humor, they demystify the research process and find ways to connect research to everyday life and experiences. This book should be a required supplementary text for every introductory research methods course. —William M. Trochim, PhD Professor, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
The authors use vivid and engaging examples and masterfully crafted exhibits to create an irresistible proposition to students: "You can do excellent research and enjoy doing it!" They creatively help readers understand and make the choices involved in exemplary research. This book is an invaluable asset for students in psychology and in the social and behavioral sciences more generally. —Richard M. Lerner, PhD Bergstrom Chair in Applied Developmental Science and Director, Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development, Tufts University, Medford, MA
This book will help beginning researchers identify a meaningful and testable research question as well as deal with basic choices in designing their study. The accessible text and a host of tables guide readers through key issues in designing and proposing a research project. —Melvin M. Mark, PhD Professor and Head of Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Welcome to the supplemental resources for Designing and Proposing Your Research Project . The links below provide copies of many of the worksheets seen throughout the text for ease of use.
We also have included several features referred to, but not discussed at length, in the text. These include handouts on ethics, mixed-methods designs, writing integrated literature reviews, and an example research proposal format.
We hope you find these extra features useful. Good luck!
- Anatomy of a Research Article and Comparison of Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to Research (PDF: 35KB)
- Research Design and Ethics (PDF: 18KB)
- Integrated Literature Review, Research Question-Hypothesis (PDF: 9KB)
- Mixed Methods Approaches (PDF: 32KB)
- Research Proposal Format Example (PDF: 9KB)
- Worksheet: Planning for Trustworthiness in My Study (PDF: 7KB)
- Worksheet: Planning and Tracking Validity in My Study (PDF: 28KB)
You may also like
![apa 7 format research proposal Banner](https://d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net/sites/1045/banner/Header_Gradient.png)
How to Format Your Research Paper
Writing your paper: apa 7th edition, apa style papers 7th edition.
- MLA Paper Format
- Chicago Paper Format
- Hanging Indents
- Ask a Librarian
![](http://writinghelp.online/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.gif)
APA 7th Edition Resources
- APA Style | Style and Grammar Guidelines The style and grammar guidelines pages present information about APA Style as described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition.
- Purdue OWL: APA Style Guide This Purdue OWL style guide will help you in citing your sources in the APA Style commonly used to cite sources within the area of social sciences.
Things to know before you begin:
- Sans serif fonts: Arial (11-point), Calibri (11-point), or Lucinda Sans Unicode (10-point)
- Serif fonts: Times New Roman (12-point), Georgia (11-point), or Computer Modern (10-point)
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Paragraphs: All paragraphs (except in the Abstract) should be indented
- Spacing: All of the text in your paper should be double-spaced (title page included)
Typical APA style papers have four main sections:
See the tabs below for a breakdown of how each portion should be formatted.
- Paper Templates
- Sample Papers
- APA 7 Citations
Below you will find templates for APA Style papers. Click the link to make a copy of the file.
- Google Docs : To make a copy of these templates you must first sign in to your Google account. After you’re signed in, click "File" and then click “Make a Copy.”
- Microsoft Word : To make a copy of these templates download the file.
![apa 7 format research proposal Google Doc icon](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/148345/images/Google_Doc.png)
- APA Style Student Paper Template (7th Edition) - Word Download a copy of this Word Doc and change the pre-filled information to your own.
APA Style Report Templates: These templates include multiple heading levels and should be used for report style papers.
![apa 7 format research proposal Google Docs logo](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/148345/images/Google_Doc.png)
- APA Style Student Report Template (7th Edition) - Word Download a copy of this Word Doc and change the pre-filled information to your own.
Below you will find an example of an accurately formatted APA Style student paper.
- APA Style Student Paper Sample (7th Edition) - PDF Click here to see a sample of an accurately formatted APA style student paper.
- APA Style Student Paper Sample (7th Edition) - Word Click here to see a sample of an accurately formatted APA style student paper.
![apa 7 format research proposal Sample of an accurately formatted APA 7th edition title page](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/148345/images/APA7_Title_Page.png)
Place only page numbers in the header.
Your paper should have the full title in bold. Place an extra space beneath the title and before your name.
Your name, your affiliation, the course title, professor’s name, and due date should be double spaced beneath the title.
All of this should be in the center of the title page.
![apa 7 format research proposal Sample of an accurately formatted APA 7th edition style Abstract page](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/148345/images/APA7_Abstract.png)
- Put the word “Abstract” on the top of the page. Be sure it is center-aligned and in bold.
- Do not indent any paragraphs on this page.
Indent all other paragraphs throughout the body of the paper.
![apa 7 format research proposal Sample of an accurately formatted APA style 7th edition main body page](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/148345/images/APA7_Body.png)
- Place the entire title of your paper in Title Case on the top line of a new page.
- Be sure it is center-aligned and in bold.
![apa 7 format research proposal Sample of an accurately formatted APA 7th edition style references page](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/148345/images/APA7_References.png)
- Center-align the word “References” on the first line of a new page, be sure that it is in bold.
- Your citations should be alphabetized.
- Entries are double-spaced with no extra lines between them.
- Be sure to use a hanging indent for any citations that require more than one line.
Need help formatting your APA style citations using the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association ? Click the image or link below to go to the citation guide.
![apa 7 format research proposal cover image of the citation research guide](https://necc.mass.libguides.com/ld.php?size=medium&screenshot=cabjf.png&cb=1596717747724)
- APA 7th Edition Citations
Need help learning what hanging indents are and how to create them using Google Docs or Microsoft Word?
- Hanging Indents This page gives a brief description of what they are, where to find information on when and how to properly use them, and also video tutorials on how to create them.
- << Previous: Home
- Next: MLA Paper Format >>
- Last Updated: Jul 19, 2024 3:41 PM
- URL: https://necc.mass.libguides.com/formatting
To cite this LibGuide use the following templates:
APA : Northern Essex Community College Library. (Date updated). Title of page . Title of LibGuide. URL
MLA : Northern Essex Community College Library. "Title of Page." Title of LibGuide, Date updated, URL.
Topic Guide - Developing Your Research Study
- Purpose of Guide
- Flaws to Avoid
- Independent and Dependent Variables
- Glossary of Research Terms
- Reading Research Effectively
- Narrowing a Topic Idea
- Broadening a Topic Idea
- Extending the Timeliness of a Topic Idea
- Academic Writing Style
- Choosing a Title
- Making an Outline
- Paragraph Development
APA 7th Edition
- Executive Summary
- The C.A.R.S. Model
- Background Information
- The Research Problem/Question
- Theoretical Framework
- Citation Tracking
- Content Alert Services
- Evaluating Sources
- Primary Sources
- Secondary Sources
- Tiertiary Sources
- What Is Scholarly vs. Popular?
- Qualitative Methods
- Quantitative Methods
- Using Non-Textual Elements
- Limitations of the Study
- 10. Proofreading Your Paper
- Writing Concisely
- Common Grammar Mistakes
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- Footnotes or Endnotes?
- Further Readings
- Annotated Bibliography
- Types of Structured Group Activities
- Group Project Survival Skills
- Multiple Book Review Essay
- Reviewing Collected Works
- Writing a Case Study
- Writing a Research Proposal
- Bibliography
- About APA 7th Edition
- Formatting Your APA Paper
- In-Text Citations
This guide is a general overview of the American Psychological Association (APA) Style for references and citations. Be sure to consult the Publication Manual of the APA or the APA Style website for detailed standards and procedures.
The American Psychological Association (APA) updated its style manual in the fall of 2019. This resource page presents important components of the seventh editions. It reflects the most recent printing of the manual as of January 2020. The provided videos are broken into small bytes of less than 10 minutes each; presenting the various aspects of properly writing in APA 7th style (i.e. Cover page, citations, references etc)
How do I format my APA 7th Edition paper?
The information provided below will assist you in properly formatting your paper according to the apa 7th edition standards. please note that papers that are being written for publication will require additional formatting components. please check with your professor to ensure that you are meeting all requirements for your specific class and project., general overview .
Watch the video below to learn how to format your APA 7th Edition paper including:
- Acceptable Font and Font Size
- How to add page numbers
- How to Format the Title Page
- Spacing Requirements for Main Body and Reference List
Sample Paper
What does an example apa 7th edition paper look like , hanging indent , how do i make a hanging indent in word.
1. Highlight the citation with your cursor.
2. Right-click.
3. Select Paragraph .
4. Under Indentation, select Special and Hanging .
Student Title Page
How do i format a student title page.
Please note that papers for publication will require some different elements. Please check with your professor to inquire about the specific guidelines of your assignment or project. Students should follow any specific instructions provided by their individual instructors when it comes to formatting their title page. Unless instructed otherwise, these are the different components of the student title page:
- Affiliation (University and School/Department)
- Course Number and Name
- Instructor Name
- Assignment Due Date
- Page Number (Upper Right Hand Corner)
![apa 7 format research proposal](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/9836/images/Title_Page.jpg)
Running Head
How do i format a running head.
Please note that papers for publication will require a running head. Please check with your professor to inquire about the specific guidelines of your assignment or project. Students should follow any specific instructions provided by their individual instructors when it comes to formatting their papers.
How do I format an abstract?
Please note that papers for publication will require an abstract. Please check with your professor to inquire about the specific guidelines of your assignment or project. Students should follow any specific instructions provided by their individual instructors when it comes to formatting their papers.
- APA Word Paper Template Download and use this Word document as a template for your paper!
In-text Citations
When you reference someone else's words or thoughts, use an in-text citation in the body of your paper. Watch the video below to learn more.
Basic Format: (Author's Last Name(s) or Organization, Year).
How do I format my citations?
The information provided below will assist you in properly formatting your in-text citations according to the APA 7th Edition standards. Please note that the type of citation (for a quote, paraphrase or summary) and the number of authors in a work being cited will determine the format of your in-text citation.
I'm using..., a direct quote .
If you're quoting the exact words of someone else, introduce the quote with an in-text citation in parentheses. You must inlcude the page number(s) when incorporating a direct quote; place the page number directly after the quote. Any sentence punctuation goes after the closing parenthesis.
- According to Brown (2019), "Direct quote" (p. 1021).
- Brown (2019) found that "Direct quote" (p. 1021).
- [Some other introduction] "Direct quote" (Brown, 2019, p. 1021).
If you're directly quoting more than 40 words, use a blockquote . Block quotes don't need quotation marks. Instead, indent the text 1/2" as a visual cue that you are citing. The in-text citation in parentheses goes after the punctuation of the quote.
Shavers (2007) study found the following:
While research studies have established that socioeconomic status influences disease incidence, severity and access to healthcare, there has been relatively less study of the specific manner in which low SES influences receipt of quality care and consequent morbidity and mortality among patients with similar disease characteristics, particularly among those who have gained access to the healthcare system. (p. 1021)
Tip: Use direct quotes sparingly! Focus on summarizing the findings from multiple research studies. In the sciences and social sciences, only use the exact phrasing or argument of an individual when necessary.
A Summary or Paraphrase
Paraphrasing or summarizing the main findings or takeaways from a research article is the preferred method of citing sources in an APA paper. Always include the last name of the author(s) and the year of the article, so your reader can find the full citation in the reference list.
According to Shavers (2007), limitations of studying socioeconomic status in research on health disparities include difficulties in collecting data on socioeconomic status and the complications of classifying women, children, and employment status.
A Source with One Author
One author | (Mercer, 2020) | Mercer (2020) |
A Source with Two Authors
Two authors | (Morgan & Mattace, 2020) | Morgan and Mattace (2020) |
A Source with Three or More Authors
Three or more authors | (Ward et al., 2020) | Ward et al. (2020) |
A Source with a Group Author
First citation Subsequent citations |
(Appalachian College Association [ACA], 2020) (ACA, 2020) |
Appalachian College Association (ACA, 2020) ACA (2020) |
(Lee University, 2020) | Lee University (2020) |
Include the complete citation at the end of your paper in the reference section. References are organized by the author's last name in alphabetic (A-Z) order. Use a hanging indent to separate each list item. Watch the video below to learn more.
Basic Format: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Date). Title of the work. Source where you can retrieve the work . URL or DOI if available
Reference Examples
I'm citing a...
- Author(s). Note: List each author's last name and initial as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. Use an ampersand (&) before the final author's name. Read more from the APA Style website if there are 21 or more authors.
- Title of the article. Note: For works that are part of a greater whole (e.g. articles, chapter), use sentence case. Only the first word of the title and subtitle and proper nouns are capitalized.
- Title of the Journal , Note: Italicize and capitalize each word in the journal.
- Volume Note: Italicize the journal volume. If there is no issue, include a comma before the page range.
- (Issue), Note: If there is a issue number in addition to a volume number, include it in parentheses.
- Page range.
- DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Read more about DOIs from the APA Style wesbite.
Ashing‐Giwa, K. T., Padilla, G., Tejero, J., Kraemer, J., Wright, K., Coscarelli, A., Clayton, S., Williams, I., & Hills, D. (2004). Understanding the breast cancer experience of women: A qualitative study of African American, Asian American, Latina and Caucasian cancer survivors. Psycho‐Oncology , 13 (6), 408-428. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.750
- Author(s). Note: List each author's last name and initials as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. Use an ampersand (&) before the final author's name.
- (Year, Month Date). Note: You do not need to abbreviate the month.
- Title of the Newspaper or Publication. Note: Italicize and capitalize each word in the publication.
Kennedy, M. (2018, October 15). To prevent wildfires, PG&E pre-emptively cuts power to thousands in California. NPR . https://www.npr.org/2018/10/15/657468903/to-prevent-wildfires-pg-e-preemptively-cuts-power-to-thousands-in-california
- Title of the book. Note: For works that stand alone (e.g. books, reports), italicize the title. Only capitalize the first word of the title and subtitle and any proper nouns.
- (Edition). Note: If there is an edition or volume, include it in parentheses and use abbreviations of ed. or vol.
- Publisher. Note: You do not need to include the publisher location or databases where you retrieved it. You should include the DOI or URL if applicable and available.
Schmidt, N. A., & Brown, J. M. (2017). Evidence-based practice for nurses: Appraisal and application of research (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC.
- Author(s). Note: List each chapter author's last name and initials as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. Use an ampersand (&) before the final author's name.
- Title of the chapter. Note: For works that are part of a greater whole (e.g. articles, chapter), use sentence case. Only the first word of the title and subtitle and proper nouns are capitalized.
- In Editor(s), Note: List each editor's last name and initials as A. A. Editor, B. B. Editor, & C. C. Editors, include (Ed.) or (Eds.) in parentheses, and end with a comma.
- Title of the book Note: For works that stand alone (e.g. books, reports), italicize the title. Only capitalize the first word of the title and subtitle and any proper nouns.
- (pp.xx-xx).
McCormack, B., McCance, T., & Maben, J. (2013). Outcome evaluation in the development of person-centred practice. In B. McCormack, K. Manley, & A. Titchen (Eds.), Practice development in nursing and healthcare (pp. 190-211). John Wiley & Sons.
- Author(s). Note: List each author's last name and initials as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. If there is no author, spell out the name of the organization or site.
- (Year, Month Date). Note: Provide as specific a date as is available, but may be only the year. If there is no date use (n.d.).
- Title of page or section. Note: Italicize the title of the page.
- Source. Note: Usually the official name of the website. If the source would be the same as the author, you can omit the source to avoid repetition.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018, August 22). Preventing HPV-associated cancers . https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/hpv/basic_info/prevention.htm/
- Author(s). Note: List each author's last name and initials as Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. If there is no author, spell out the name of the organization that published the report.
- (Year, Month Date). Note: Provide as specific a date as is available.
- Title of the report or document. Note: For works that stand alone (e.g. books, reports), italicize the title. Only capitalize the first word of the title and subtitle and any proper nouns.
- Source. Includes the names of parent agencies or other organizations not listed in the group author name here.
Los Angeles County Deptartment of Public Health. (2017, January). Key indicators of health by service planning area . http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ha/
- Author. Note: List the author's last name and initials as Author, A. A. There is usually only one author for a thesis or dissertation, you don't need to include any faculty advisers.
- Title of the dissertation or thesis [Doctoral dissertation or Master's thesis, Name of University]. Note: For works that stand alone (e.g. books, dissertations, theses), italicize the title. Only capitalize the first word of the title and subtitle and any proper nouns. The title page will indicate whether it's a Doctoral dissertation or Master's thesis and list the name of the university granting the degree.
- Source. Note: Include the name of the database or institutional repository where you can access the work (e.g. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, PQDT Open, CSU ScholarWorks) here.
- URL Note: Include if available.
Valentin, E. R. (2019, Summer). Narcissism predicted by Snapchat selfie sharing, filter usage, and editing [Master's thesis, California State University Dominguez Hills]. CSU ScholarWorks. https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/3197xm925?locale=en
Check out more examples for citing dissertations and theses on the APA Style site .
Citing a letter, photograph, text document, graphic material, or ephemera? Consult the Gerth Archives APA Citation Guide for Archival Materials .
7TH EDITION CHANGES
This guide serves to review the changes that were made to the APA 7th Edition Publication Manual. This is not an exhaustive list but rather a collection of differences that have been identified by the library faculty and staff. Please feel free to contact us if you have noticed a change that is not listed here.
All standards appearing on this page are from the new 7th Edition Style Manual.
![apa 7 format research proposal](https://apastyle.apa.org/images/7ed-flat-spiral-200_tcm11-259511_w1024_n.png)
- 6th edition: Covey, S. R. (2013). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.
- 7th edition: Covey, S. R. (2013). The 7 habits of highly effective people: Powerful lessons in personal change. Simon & Schuster.
- 6th edition: (Taylor, Kotler, Johnson, & Parker, 2018)
- 7th edition: (Taylor et al., 2018)
- 6th edition: Miller, T. C., Brown, M. J., Wilson, G. L., Evans, B. B., Kelly, R. S., Turner, S. T., … Lee, L. H. (2018).
- 7th edition: Miller, T. C., Brown, M. J., Wilson, G. L., Evans, B. B., Kelly, R. S., Turner, S. T., Lewis, F., Lee, L. H., Cox, G., Harris, H. L., Martin, P., Gonzalez, W. L., Hughes, W., Carter, D., Campbell, C., Baker, A. B., Flores, T., Gray, W. E., Green, G., … Nelson, T. P. (2018).
- 6th edition: doi: 10.1080/02626667.2018.1560449
- 7th edition: https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2018.1560449
- 6th edition: Walker, A. (2019, November 14). Germany avoids recession but growth remains weak. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50419127
- 7th edition: Walker, A. (2019, November 14). Germany avoids recession but growth remains weak. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50419127
- 6th edition: Brück, M. (2009). Women in early British and Irish astronomy: Stars and satellites [Kindle version]. https:/doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2473-2
- 7th edition: Brück, M. (2009). Women in early British and Irish astronomy: Stars and satellites. Springer Nature. https:/doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2473-2
- 6th edition: A researcher’s career depends on how often he or she is cited.
- 7th edition: A researcher’s career depends on how often they are cited.
- 6th edition: The poor
- 7th edition: People living in poverty
- 6th edition: People over 65 years old
- 7th edition: People in the age range of 65 to 75 years old
- 6th edition: APA endorses the use of the singular pronoun they
- 7th edition: APA endorses the use of the singular pronoun “they”
LEVELS OF HEADING
Format for the Five Levels of Heading in APA Style
Level | Format |
1 | Centered, Bold, Title Case Heading Text begins as a new paragraph. |
2 | Flush Left, Bold, Title Case Heading Text begins as a new paragraph. |
3 |
Text begins as a new paragraph. |
4 | Indented, Bold, Title Case Heading, Ending With a Period. Text begins on the same line and continues as a regular paragraph. |
5 | Indented, Bold Italic, Title Case Heading, Ending With a Period. Text begins on the same line and continues as a regular paragraph. |
STYLE GUIDE
![apa 7 format research proposal](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/9836/images/APA_7th_Edition_Style_Guide.jpg)
SAMPLE REFERENCE PAGE
![apa 7 format research proposal](https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/9836/images/APA_7th_Edition_-_Sample_Reference_Page.png)
- << Previous: Paragraph Development
- Next: 3. The Abstract >>
- Last Updated: Mar 22, 2022 8:49 AM
- URL: https://leeuniversity.libguides.com/research_study_guide
![grad-coach-logo-330 Grad Coach (R)](https://gradcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/grad-coach-logo-330.png)
Download The Free APA 7th Edition Template
I agree to receive the free template and other useful resources from Grad Coach
Download Now (Instant Access)
![Grad-Coach-Awards-1200-2024 Awards & Accreditations](https://gradcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/Grad-Coach-Awards-1200-2024.png)
Free Download: APA 7 Template
Feeling a little intimidated by the never-ending list of formatting, content and referencing requirements of APA 7th edition? Our free APA student paper template makes it easy by taking care of all the finer details, right out of the box.
This free template includes all five core sections typically required for a student paper formatted using APA 7th edition. Here’s an overview of the template structure:
- Abstract (optional)
- Appendix (optional)
The perfectly formatted MS Word document (DOCX format) is fully editable , so you can use it for your as is, copy over the contents to a fresh document, or convert to LaTeX.
Preview The Template
The video below unpacks APA 7th edition requirements by walking through the template, step by step. If you’re new to APA-style writing, this is essential viewing.
Our “done for you” language editing and proofreading service takes the hassle out of APA. Simply send us your document and we’ll take care of all the APA formatting. We’ll also review and revise a host of language, formatting and referencing issues.
![apa-editing APA 7 editing](https://gradcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/apa-editing.png)
![apa 7 format research proposal American Psychological Association](https://apastyle.apa.org/Content/Images/megamenu/images@2x/apa-logo.png)
References provide the information necessary for readers to identify and retrieve each work cited in the text .
Check each reference carefully against the original publication to ensure information is accurate and complete. Accurately prepared references help establish your credibility as a careful researcher and writer.
Consistency in reference formatting allows readers to focus on the content of your reference list, discerning both the types of works you consulted and the important reference elements (who, when, what, and where) with ease. When you present each reference in a consistent fashion, readers do not need to spend time determining how you organized the information. And when searching the literature yourself, you also save time and effort when reading reference lists in the works of others that are written in APA Style.
![apa 7 format research proposal apa 7 format research proposal](https://apastyle.apa.org/images/references-page-category_tcm11-282727_w1024_n.jpg)
Academic Writer ®
Master academic writing with APA’s essential teaching and learning resource
![apa 7 format research proposal illustration or abstract figure and computer screen](https://apastyle.apa.org/images/tile-course-adoption_tcm11-284491_w320_n.png)
Course Adoption
Teaching APA Style? Become a course adopter of the 7th edition Publication Manual
![apa 7 format research proposal illustration of woman using a pencil to point to text on a clipboard](https://apastyle.apa.org/images/tile-instructional-aids_tcm11-284490_w320_n.png)
Instructional Aids
Guides, checklists, webinars, tutorials, and sample papers for anyone looking to improve their knowledge of APA Style
Purdue Online Writing Lab Purdue OWL® College of Liberal Arts
Sample Academic Proposals
![apa 7 format research proposal OWL logo](https://owl.purdue.edu/images/logos/owllogo_black.png)
Welcome to the Purdue OWL
This page is brought to you by the OWL at Purdue University. When printing this page, you must include the entire legal notice.
Copyright ©1995-2018 by The Writing Lab & The OWL at Purdue and Purdue University. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, reproduced, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without permission. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms and conditions of fair use.
Select the Sample Academic Proposals PDF in the Media box above to download this file and read examples of proposals for conferences, journals, and book chapters.
![](http://writinghelp.online/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.gif)
IMAGES
COMMENTS
Research Proposal Format Example. Following is a general outline of the material that should be included in your project proposal. I. Title Page II. Introduction and Literature Review (Chapters 2 and 3) A. Identification of specific problem area (e.g., what is it, why it is important). B. Prevalence, scope of problem.
Indent the first line of every paragraph of text 0.5 in. using the tab key or the paragraph-formatting function of your word-processing program. Page numbers: Put a page number in the top right corner of every page, including the title page or cover page, which is page 1. Student papers do not require a running head on any page.
Media Files: APA Sample Student Paper , APA Sample Professional Paper This resource is enhanced by Acrobat PDF files. Download the free Acrobat Reader. Note: The APA Publication Manual, 7 th Edition specifies different formatting conventions for student and professional papers (i.e., papers written for credit in a course and papers intended for scholarly publication).
Basic guidelines for formatting the reference list at the end of a standard APA research paper Author/Authors Rules for handling works by a single author or multiple authors that apply to all APA-style references in your reference list, regardless of the type of work (book, article, electronic resource, etc.)
Throughout your paper, you need to apply the following APA format guidelines: Set page margins to 1 inch on all sides. Double-space all text, including headings. Indent the first line of every paragraph 0.5 inches. Use an accessible font (e.g., Times New Roman 12pt., Arial 11pt., or Georgia 11pt.).
These sample papers demonstrate APA Style formatting standards for different student paper types. Students may write the same types of papers as professional authors (e.g., quantitative studies, literature reviews) or other types of papers for course assignments (e.g., reaction or response papers, discussion posts), dissertations, and theses.
Body (section 2.11) Align the text to the left with a 1/2-inch left indent on the first line; Double-space; As long as there is no Abstract, at the top of the first page, type the title of the paper, centered, in bold, and in Sentence Case Capitalization; Usually, include sections like these: introduction, literature review or background, discussion, and conclusion -- but the specific ...
APA Formatting and Style (7th ed.) NAU Guide to APA. What's New in the 7th ed.? Principles of Plagiarism: An Overview; ... Our APA sample paper shows you how to format the main parts of a basic research paper. APA 7th Sample Papers from Purdue Owl << Previous: Block Quotations; Next: ...
Therefore, it's really important to make sure your format this exactly as required for APA 7th edition. Here's the process you can follow to set up your title page for success. Centre-align your curson and create 4 empty lines. On a new line, type the title of your paper in boldface, using title case.
This book is part of APA's Concise Guides to Conducting Behavioral, Health, and Social Science Research series. ... mixed-methods designs, writing integrated literature reviews, and an example research proposal format. We hope you find these extra features useful. Good luck! Anatomy of a Research Article and Comparison of Qualitative and ...
APA Citation Style: A Sample. Student's Name. Department's name, University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu. PSY 250: Social Psychology. Instructor's name. October 23, 2020. The due date for the assignment should be here. The title should be centered, bolded, and 3-4 lines below the top of the page. Authors' names are written below the title ...
Things to know before you begin: Font & Font Size: Be sure to use the same font throughout your entire paper.APA 7th Edition allows for the use of the fonts listed below. Sans serif fonts: Arial (11-point), Calibri (11-point), or Lucinda Sans Unicode (10-point)
rmatting Your DissertationPage and Text RequirementsPage SizeIt is recommended that Standard Letter. (8.5 x 11 inches) is used, unless otherwise specified.Margins1 inch for all ma. p, bottom, left, right) throughou. the entire document.SpacingAll text should b.
Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020. ISBN: 9781433832161. Publication Date: 2019-10-01. One copy available for check-out. Another copy is on reserve at the library's reference desk. Feel free to contact us with your questions. The American Psychological Association (APA) updated its style manual in the fall of 2019.
This free template includes all five core sections typically required for a student paper formatted using APA 7th edition. Here's an overview of the template structure: The perfectly formatted MS Word document (DOCX format) is fully editable, so you can use it for your as is, copy over the contents to a fresh document, or convert to LaTeX.
papers (a change from APA 6). Page numbers begin on the first page and follow on every subsequent page without interruption. No other information (e.g., authors' last names) is required. Note: your instructor may ask for a running head or your last name before the page number. You can look at the APA professional sample paper for guidelines on ...
a. The research proposal must be typed on standard size paper in 12-pt Times Roman. Paragraphs should be indented by 0.5-inch. (Go to Format - Paragraph - choose "first line" from line special pull down, make sure 0.5-inch is in the 'left' box) b. A margin of 1-inch (2.5-cm) is required on the left, right, top, and bottom of your pages.
Type your abstract here within APA abstract limits (100-250 words) For a proposal, here, you will state the purpose of your study, the population you are studied, the sample you used, and your method: qualitative or quantitative, instrument (interview, survey, questionnaire, etc.) For a complete paper you would add your summarized findings.
Abstract Format. recommended fonts: 11-point Calibri, 11-point Arial, 10-point Lucida Sans Unicode, 12-point Times New Roman, 11-point Georgia, or 10-point Computer Modern2. 1-in. margins on all sides. placement: second page of the paper. section label: "Abstract". ° centered and in bold. ° written on the first line of the page.
APA style: Structure of a Research Report/Proposal. Title page. Near the top of the Title page, type your title and press enter once. Normally, you would type your name next, but I want to grade your paper anonymously, so please leave this information blank. If you want, you can use Jane Doe, or Jeffrey Amherst, or any other moderately amusing ...
Headings and subheadings provide structure to a document. They signal what each section. is about and allow for easy navigation of the document. APA headings have five possible levels. Each heading level is formatted differently. Note: Title case simply means that you should capitalize the first word, words with four or more letters, and all ...
How to Write a Research Proposal | A Guide for Students. Published on June 22, 2024 by Paige Pfeifer, BA.Revised on August 14, 2024. A research proposal is a short piece of academic writing that outlines the research a graduate student intends to carry out. It starts by explaining why the research will be helpful or necessary, then describes the steps of the potential research and how the ...
References provide the information necessary for readers to identify and retrieve each work cited in the text. Consistency in reference formatting allows readers to focus on the content of your reference list, discerning both the types of works you consulted and the important reference elements with ease.
Conducting Research; Using Research; APA Style (7th Edition) MLA Style; Chicago Style; IEEE Style; AMA Style; ASA Style; APA Style (6th Edition) Avoiding Plagiarism; Teacher/Tutor Resources. ... Select the Sample Academic Proposals PDF in the Media box above to download this file and read examples of proposals for conferences, journals, and ...