Student papers have slightly different guidelines than professional and academic published papers. So, this resource will focus on student papers and guidelines that are specific to our class. The following has been adapted from the APA Style Guide (7th ed).
12 point Times New Roman, 11 point Calibri, Arial, or Georgia
Double Spaced (including the reference page and title page; title page will have one extra line between title and name, though)
Headings can be used but are not required for this paper since they are student papers any only 6-8 pages in length. If you choose to use headings, please follow this guide. They can be very helpful in organizing subpoints and ensuring that your sub-points are fully developed.
For a paper of this size, only use Level 1 headings and expect that you will likely only use 3-4 headings throughout, including the conclusion. Headings should cover sub-topics and not be used for every single paragraph. If you have a heading for every paragraph, you may need to look at whether you have developed out your sub-points enough for a research paper. Each sub-topic should be covered with some complexity and multiple sources.
The paper should include a title page with the following information: paper title, your name, class, instructor, and date.
More information on formatting in APA Style can be found on the official APA Style website.