APA requires that the entire paper be double-spaced, including all the lines in the reference list.

This guide is based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed. It provides citation that is selected for common forms of sources. For more detailed information please consult a print copy associated with style manual.

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Review the Sample paper from the APA, with examples of many APA rules.

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Number all pages consecutively, beginning with the title page, in Arabic numerals (e.g., 4, not IV) when you look at the upper right-hand corner (Rule 8.03, p. 230).

You will need to cite and document any sources if you presented the ideas from these sources in your own words that you have consulted, even.