PROJECT: FORMATTING A RESEARCH PAPER Working with a word processo requires more than just a knowledge of typing. A good word processor
Includes a number of tools designed to ald in formatting documents to meet the needs of the reader. In this
project you will use your word-processing skills and a basic knowledge of APA Style to format a research
paper. The skills you will need for this project include the following:
• adjusting line spacing (double-spacing)
• breaking text Into pages (page break
• centering text
• changing the font, style, and size of the text
• editing text
• Inserting page numbers
• Inserting a table
• using spell check
OBJECTIVES
Format a document using a word processor.
Use APA Style
Directions
Read the following guidelines carefully before you proceed.
1. The research paper should contain four sections. They are:
• Title page-should include tite, student name, course name, and date. Center all text and
double-space. Include the page header in the upper-right corner.
• Abstract-should appear on a separate page, double-spaced and not Indented; center the word
"Abstract on the first line of the abstract page.
. Main body-should be double-spaced; the table should be labeled and include a caption
• Reference list-should include the following:
• Indent the second and following lines of each reference by pressing the Tab key once.
• Double-space.
• Start each reference with the author's name (last name, first name).
• Alphabetize the references by the last name of the author.
• Capitalize only the first letter of a book, article, or Web page.
• Capitalize all major words in journal titles.
• Italicize the title of a book, Journal, newspaper, encyclopedia, or magazine.
2. Make sure that you follow the rules below as you format:
Keep the margins at one inch on all sides of the paper. (This is the default setting for most
word processors.)
• Double space. (Set your word processor so that double-spacing is automatic)
. Use 12 pt. Arial font.
Indent the first line of each paragraph one-half inch by pressing the Tab key once.
o include page numbers on all pages. (Use the page-numbering feature on your word processor)
• Label tables (Table 1) and include captions.
o Label images, photographs, or diagrams (Figure 1).
. Include a page header in the upper-right-hand corner of every page. To create a page header.
type the first 2-3 words of the title of the paper, type five spaces, and type the page number.