APA Formatting Guidelines

This video tutorial guides viewers through formatting a paper in APA style using Microsoft Word. It covers setting page margins, choosing fonts, inserting page numbers, creating a title page, formatting body pages and paragraphs, and handling block quotations. The video aims to simplify the process by providing step-by-step instructions and a downloadable template.

What is the main purpose of watching the video tutorial?

• To learn how to use Microsoft Word

• To memorize APA formatting rules

• To understand APA formatting and use a template

• To learn how to write a research paper

What is the first step in setting up your document for APA format?

• Inserting page numbers

• Choosing the font

• Creating the title page

• Setting the margins

What margin size should be set for an APA formatted paper?

• 2 inches

• 1.5 inches

• 1 inch

• 0.5 inch

Which font is NOT recommended for APA format?

• Calibri

• Arial

• Times New Roman

• Comic Sans

What should you do after selecting your font and type size?

• Click on Regular and save as default

• Set the margins

• Create the title page

• Insert page numbers

Where should the page number be placed in an APA formatted document?

• Top left corner

• Top right corner

• Bottom right corner

• Bottom left corner

What should you ensure about the font of the page number?

• It should be bold

• It should match the rest of the document

• It should be a different font

• It should be italicized

What alignment should be used for the title on the title page?

• Center alignment

• Right alignment

• Justified alignment

• Left alignment

What is the correct line spacing for the title page in APA format?

• Triple spacing

• Double spacing

• 1.5 spacing

• Single spacing

What should be included after the title on the title page?

• The introduction

• The abstract

• The conclusion

• Your full name