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Abstract
An abstract is a single paragraph, without indentation, that summarizes the key points of the manuscript in 150 to 250 words. The purpose of the abstract is to provide the reader with a brief overview of the paper. This template is based on 6thed of the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
Note: an abstract is only required if the assignment calls for it. Consult with your instructor.
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Begin writing your paper with a .5” indent and continue the paper with an indent for each new paragraph.
Heading Level 1, Centered, Boldface
Heading Level 2, Flush left, Boldface, Uppercase and Lowercase
Heading level 3, indented, boldface, lowercase ends with period.
Heading Level 4, indented, boldface, lowercase, italicized, ends with period.
Heading level 5, italicized, lowercase, ends with a period
Note: Depending on the length and complexity of your paper you will use different levels of headings.
References
Encyclopedia, S. E. (1993). Article. In The new encyclopedia Britannica (vol. 38, pp. 745-758). Chicago, IL: Publisher.
Lastname, F. (2003). Book title: Subtitle. Sterling, VA: Publisher Name.
Newspaper article without an author. (1993, July 15). The Washington Post, p. A12.
Wittkopf, B., & Shaw, M. E. (2003, fall). Article title from the journal. Journal Name, 43(2), 18-22. doi:10:109.0932.9385.09
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