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Introduction
Start your paper here. An introduction paragraph is a good idea. It should state the purpose of the paper and provide a roadmap for the reader. It can be brief!
APA format includes having 1 inch margins on all sides of your paper and use two spaces between sentences. Note that in this example, there are no blank lines between paragraphs. This is correct in APA format.
Subject Header # 1 – you identify what the header should say
Paragraphs start with an indentation using the ruler setting. Do not use spaces or the tab key. Do not use the “enter” key to get to the next line, just keep typing, and let the computer do the work. Please note that the references at the end of this paper must be cited in the text. You must use APA citation format for all sources you use to write your paper.
When you quote another author, you are to use quotation marks when there are 40 words or less. When you have more than 40 words, you should use a block format for the quotation. Please note APA requires you to have the page number for direct quotations as part of your citation along with the author(s) last name and the publication year.
Your # 2 Subject Header
Paragraphs start with an indentation using the ruler setting. Do not use spaces or the tab key. Do not use the “enter” key to get to the next line, just keep typing, and let the computer do the work. Please note that the references at the end of this paper must be cited in the text. You must use APA citation format for all sources you use to write your paper. Every paragraph should have at least three sentences and contain only one idea.
Subject Header # 3 (if there is one – if not delete)
Paragraphs start with an indentation using the ruler setting. Do not use spaces or the tab key. Do not use the “enter” key to get to the next line, just keep typing, and let the computer do the work. Please note that the references at the end of this paper must be cited in the text. You must use APA citation format for all sources you use to write your paper. Every paragraph should have at least three sentences and contain only one idea.
Conclusion
Your final paragraph should provide a summary of your paper. This reminds the reader of where you took them on your road trip. It is similar to reviewing your photographs after a vacation. There should be no new information included in the conclusion.
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