Before the 7th edition of the APA Style Manual, there were not many options for the font size and style. However, the 7th edition allows for a variety of font sizes and styles. The range for the font sizes is from 8 to 14 points, and the font styles are those that allow for the greatest readability. For the written text, usually the preferred size is from 10 point to 12 point. There are also new rules for using bold and italics.
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Podcasts are a source of valuable and citable information. Podcasts are digital audio or video broadcasts that can be accessed and downloaded online or downloaded to personal devices. In some instances, podcasts may contain both audio and visual components. They are copyrighted information, so it is necessary provide a reference to avoid copyright infringement and plagiarism risks. APA provides separate formats for an entire podcast, a transcript of a podcast, and an individual episode.
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APA style can be confusing – especially with the relatively recent switch from APA 6 to APA 7. Not to worry – we’ve got your back. Here are all your APA spacing questions answered Is APA Single or Double Spaced? In APA 7th edition, the default line spacing guideline is Read more…
There are straightforward guidelines for inserting page numbers according to APA 7th edition guidelines. To start with, here are the basics: Here are step-by-step instructions for inserting APA page numbers, with screenshots to guide your way. Inserting Numeral Page Numbers Step 1: Open the “Header & Footer” tab in the Read more…
According to APA 7th edition, you should only use footnotes when you absolutely must to clarify some information, for quotations, or for copyrighted material. The information in the footnote should be concise and should not include long paragraphs. If you are a student or doctoral candidate, always consult your instructor Read more…
There are different formats for citing a movie, according to APA 7th edition, depending on where you viewed it. Citing a movie you saw at a theater or on TV will be different from citing a movie you have seen on a media subscription or YouTube. In this article, we’ll Read more…
The purpose of the running head is to provide information about your paper, which includes the title of your paper and the page number. According to APA 7th edition, the running head is required only for papers that are submitted for publication. Unless your instructor or college requests that you Read more…
There are many reasons you may have to switch between APA and MLA style. Maybe you did your PhD in English Literature but got hired by a STEM university (congratulations!). Maybe you’re taking both. a science class and a humanities class and one requires APA while the other considers anything Read more…
APA 7 has five heading styles, which can be used for each section of a paper. The headings should be in the same font and size as the rest of your paper, and double spaced. Also, do not add extra “enters” above or below them. Because the first paragraphs of Read more…
What is internal validity? The validity of a research study refers to how well the results among study participants represent the reality of similar individuals outside the study. Internal validity is the extent to which the results of a study represent the reality in the population you are studying and Read more…