{"id":93,"date":"2022-02-22T00:00:50","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T07:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bibliographymakers.com\/blog\/?p=93"},"modified":"2022-10-27T23:03:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T06:03:24","slug":"apa-7-style-structural-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bibliographymakers.com\/blog\/apa-7-style-structural-features","title":{"rendered":"APA 7 Paper: Structural Features"},"content":{"rendered":"

Main Sections of an APA 7 Paper<\/h2>\r\n

Running Head<\/h3>\r\n

The recommended character count for a running head<\/a> in an APA 7 paper is 50 (includes words, spacing, and punctuation). While professional papers have a running head, students\u2019 papers do not unless specified. Write the running head in uppercase. Ensure it has the same format on all pages, including the title page. The label \u2018\u2018Running head:\u2019\u2019 does not precede the running head in an APA 7 paper.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

APA 7 Paper’s Title Page<\/h3>\r\n

The text on the title page of a student paper<\/strong> should take the form:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"\"<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Below is an example of such text:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\"\"<\/figure>\r\n

Please note that:<\/p>\r\n

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  1. You should NOT place the paper\u2019s title at the top of the first page. Instead, skip three or four blank lines (which are also double-spaced) before writing the paper\u2019s title.<\/li>\r\n
  2. Write the title in boldface and Title Case<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n
  3. There should be one double-spaced blank line between the paper\u2019s title and the student’s name.<\/li>\r\n
  4. With only a few exceptions, the title page text should be double-spaced like the text in the rest of the paper.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    NB:<\/p>\r\n

    When writing in Title Case, write all letters in the title in lowercase except for the first letter of:<\/p>\r\n

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    1. the title and subtitle (the section after a colon, dash, etc.);<\/li>\r\n
    2. any major word (noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, and any word with more than three letters); and<\/li>\r\n
    3. both words in a hyphenated, major word (e.g., Part-Timers, User-Friendly, Good-Looking, etc.).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      The text on the title page of a professional paper<\/strong> should take the form:<\/p>\r\n

      \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n

      \"\"<\/figure>\r\n

      Below is an example of such text:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

      \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n

      \"\"<\/figure>\r\n

      NB<\/span><\/b><\/span>: The title page (and the rest of the pages) for both student and professional papers have their page numbers indicated at the top right of all the pages in the paper.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

      APA 7 Paper’s Title<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

      A paper\u2019s text should begin with a Centered, Boldface, Uppercase, and Lowercase Title<\/strong>. The title should not be underlined or italicized. For example:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      Coronavirus Disease 2019<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

      Abstract and Keywords<\/span><\/h3>\r\n

      An abstract is a short yet concise outline or overview of the paper\u2019s content. It gives the reader a sneak peek of what is contained in the paper, helping them decide whether to go ahead and read the paper or not. An abstract begins on a separate page and is labeled \u2018\u2018Abstract.<\/strong>\u2019\u2019 It has a 250-word limit, is double-spaced, written in one paragraph, and is not indented. Writers should use APA 7-recommended fonts<\/a> when writing their abstracts. Topics addressed in the abstract include research topic, study population, research method, and findings.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      Keywords are essential search terms. They are essential for readers when looking up the author\u2019s work in databases. Keywords are listed one line beneath the abstract, preceded by the label Keywords<\/em>: (italicized).\u00a0 They are also indented, just like one would indent a new paragraph. Keywords are separated by commas and have no punctuation after the last keyword.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      NB<\/strong>: Student papers do not require abstracts and keywords. They are only included if there are special instructions to do so.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      Below is an example:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n

      \"\"<\/figure>\r\n

      Main Body<\/h3>\r\n

      The paper’s body starts on the second page. This section begins with the paper\u2019s title, which is basically a repetition of the title on the paper\u2019s title page. You should center the title and write it in boldface and title case. It is the de-facto introduction of the paper; therefore, the heading \u2018\u2018Introduction\u2019\u2019 is not required (APA, 2021). However, if a paper uses headings, there should be a heading for the conclusion. The text after the heading begins on a new paragraph. Indent its first line.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      References Page<\/h3>\r\n

      The reference section appears on a separate page. Please write the heading \u2018\u2018References<\/strong>\u2019\u2019 on the first line of this page. Remember to center and write this heading in boldface. Next, proceed to list your sources. The references section is often the last section of a paper, save for when tables and figures are listed in subsequent pages. It contains a list of all the sources used in a paper. For every reference entry, there should be a corresponding in-text citation. However, references are not entered for personal communications<\/a>. Organize the references in ascending alphabetical order based on the surname of the first author listed in a reference entry. If multiple sources have an equal alphabetical hierarchy, list the references in ascending chronological order (i.e., from the oldest to the newest). Double-space the entire reference section, with each reference entry having a 0.5-inch hanging indentation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      You should not use the enter and tab keys on a keyboard to achieve hanging indentation; instead, create it using word processing programs. To achieve hanging indentation, one should:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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      1. First, type out the references without any indentation whatsoever, with all lines having a 1-inch left margin like much of the text in the paper.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
      2. Next, select the references text as a block.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
      3. Right-click on the block and select \u2018Paragraph.\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n
      4. In the dialog box that will appear, one should ensure they select \u2018Hanging\u2019 in the \u2018Special\u2019 drop-down menu. Also, the writer should input \u20180.5″\u2019 in the \u2018By\u2019 field if it is not the default value.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
      5. Finally, press \u2018Ok.\u2019<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

        Tables and Figures<\/h3>\r\n

        Tables and figures enhance visual presentation and understanding of the author\u2019s work. A table displays numbers (or both numbers and texts) in rows and columns, such as participant responses. Figures include drawings, photographs, charts, and graphs. Tables and figures allow the author to present a lot of data efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

        Tables<\/h4>\r\n

        A table has five main parts: number, title, headings, body, and note.<\/span><\/p>\r\n