You may also include possible implications of your research or areas that could/should be the subject of further study. The abstract is a single, double-spaced paragraph of approximately 150-250 words, depending on your instructor’s guidelines. The should be centred at the top of the page in regular 12 pt. type word “Abstract” No bold-faced or italic type; not all caps. Paper Formatting Use an easy to read typeface in 12 point font size. APA recommends Times New Roman Font Paper should be NOT A4 “Letter” (8.5”x11”), Margins should be set at 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides. All pages should have a running header, as instructed above Double-space throughout the body of your essay. Using Your Sources Italicize or underline the titles of books, edited collections, movies, television series, documentaries, or albums referred to in the body of your essay. the titles of journal articles, articles from edited Put “quotation marks” around collections, television series episodes, and song titles referred to in the body of your essay. The period follows the in-text citation, except in the case of extended quotations. E.g.: The implications of this study are that, “despite public perception, the crime rate in Canada is actually on the decline” (Smith, 2014, p. 45). Extended quotations are direct quotations of 40 words or more. They are set out in an indented block as follows: Start the quote on a new line, indented ½ inch (1.27 cm) from the left margin Omit the quotation marks The citation follows the final period of the paragraph. Like the body of your essay, extended or block quotes are also double-spaced Example of Extended Quote: According to Covey (1989) “principles are not values” (p. 35). It is only by our valuing of the right principles that we have truth. Covey further argues, “Principles are the territory. Values are maps” (p.35). It is the consistency between our values and principles that makes for effective living: The more closely our maps or paradigms are aligned with these principles or natural laws, the more accurate and functional they will be. Correct maps will infinitely impact our personal and interpersonal
You may also include possible implications of your research or areas that could/should be the subject of further study. The abstract is a single, double-spaced paragraph of approximately 150-250 words, depending on your instructor’s guidelines. The word “Abstract” should be centred at the top of the page in regular 12 pt. type No bold-faced or italic type; not all caps. Paper Formatting Use an easy to read typeface in 12 point font size. APA recommends Times New Roman Font Paper should be “Letter” (8.5”x11”), NOT A4 Margins should be set at 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides. All pages should have a running header, as instructed above Double-space throughout the body of your essay. Using Your Sources Italicize or underline the titles of books, edited collections, movies, television series, documentaries, or albums referred to in the body of your essay. Put “quotation marks” around the titles of journal articles, articles from edited collections, television series episodes, and song titles referred to in the body of your essay. The period follows the in-text citation, except in the case of extended quotations. E.g.: The implications of this study are that, “despite public perception, the crime rate in Canada is actually on the decline” (Smith, 2014, p. 45). Extended quotations are direct quotations of 40 words or more. They are set out in an indented block as follows: Start the quote on a new line, indented ½ inch (1.27 cm) from the left margin Omit the quotation marks The citation follows the final period of the paragraph. Like the body of your essay, extended or block quotes are also double-spaced Example of Extended Quote: According to Covey (1989) “principles are not values” (p. 35). It is only by our valuing of the right principles that we have truth. Covey further argues, “Principles are the territory. Values are maps” (p.35). It is the consistency between our values and principles that makes for effective living: The more closely our maps or paradigms are aligned with these principles or natural laws, the more accurate and functional they will be. Correct maps will infinitely impact our personal and interpersonal
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