Paper Title
Author
Name of the University
Abstract
The abstract is written in block format, meaning that the start of the paragraph is not indented. It begins on the next line following the Abstract heading and should not be more than 250 words. The Abstract heading should NOT be in bold. All numbers in an abstract should be typed as digits and not as words unless they are at the beginning of a sentence. The abstract is a one-paragraph summary of the most important elements of the paper. This is an example of what an abstract looks like.
Title of Paper
What is the name of the program you are assessing?
Where is the program located?
Is the program cost-effective?
What positive impact is the program providing?
Will the program help to curb juvenile delinquency?
What are the negative sides of the program?
Include suggestions for improving the program
Explain your reasons for supporting or eliminating the program.
References
APA block quotation. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.rpi.edu/web/writingcenter/wc_web/ school/apa_block_quotation.htm
Cuddy, C.M. (2002). Demystifying APA style. Orthopedic Nursing 21(5), 35-42. Retrieved
from Academic Search Premier database.
Stevens, J.R. (2008). The signal phrase. Retrieved from http://www.englishdiscourse.org/
signal.html