Using the LIRN Library, find a current event where a health care worker was found guilty
of criminal negligence. Read the article and research how could prevent finding yourself
in that in circumstance. From these resources write a 300 word minimum research paper
using APA format.

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APA Paper Formatting Basics
• All text should be double-spaced
• Use one-inch margins on all sides
• All paragraphs in the body are indented
• Make sure that the title is centered on the page with your name and

school/institution underneath
• Use 12-point font throughout
• All pages should be numbered in the upper right hand corner
• The manual recommends using one space after most punctuation marks

Title pages in APA Format

The title page, or APA format cover page, is the first page of a paper or essay. Some
teachers and professors do not require a title page, but some do. If you’re not sure if you
should include one or not, ask your teacher. Some appreciate the page, which clearly
displays the writer’s name and the title of the paper.

The APA format title page for student papers includes six main components:

• the title of the APA format paper
• names of all authors
• institutional affiliation
• course number and title
• instructor’s name
• due date

Here are key guidelines to developing your title page:

• The title of the paper should capture the main idea of the essay, but should not
contain abbreviations or words that serve no purpose. For example, instead of
using the title “A Look at Amphibians From the Past,” title the paper “Amphibians
From the Past.” Delete the unnecessary fluff!

• Center the title on the page and place it about 3-4 lines from the top.

• The title should be bolded, in title case, and the same font size as your other page
text. Do not underline or italicize the title. Other text on the page should be plain
(not bolded, underlined, or italicized).

• All text on the title page should be double-spaced. The APA format examples
paper below displays proper spacing, so go take a look!

• Do not include any titles in the author’s name such as Dr. or Ms. In contrast, for
your instructor’s name, use the form they prefer (e.g., Sagar Parekh, PhD; Dr.
Minako Asato; Professor Nathan Ian Brown; etc.).

• The institutional affiliation is the school the author attends or the location where
the author conducted the research.

Sample of an APA format title page for a student paper:

The body of an APA paper

On the page after the title page (if a student paper) or the abstract (if a professional
paper), begin with the body of the paper.

Most papers follow this format:

1. At the top of the page, add the page number in the upper right corner of all pages,
including the title page.

2. On the next line write the title in bold font and center it. Do not underline or
italicize it.

3. Begin with the introduction and indent the first line of the paragraph. All
paragraphs in the body are indented.

Sample body for a student paper:

References page in APA Format

An APA format reference page is easier to create than you probably think. We go into
detail on how to create this page on our APA reference pageLinks to an external
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bibliography in APALinks to an external site.Links to an external site.. But, if you’re
simply looking for a brief overview of the reference page, we’ve got you covered here.

Here are some pointers to keep in mind when it comes to the references page in APA
format:

• This VIP page has its very own page. Start on a fresh, clean document (p. 303).
• Center and bold the title “References” (do not include quotation marks, underline,

or italicize this title).

• Alphabetize and double-space ALL entries.
• Use a readable font, such as Times New Roman, Arial, Calibri, or Lucida (p. 44).
• Every quote or piece of outside information included in the paper should be

referenced and have an entry.
• Even though it’s called a “reference page,” it can be longer than one page. If your

references flow onto the next page, then that’s a-okay.
• Only include the running head if it is required by your teacher or you’re writing a

professional paper.

Sample reference page for a student paper:

Final APA Format Checklist

Prior to submitting your paper, check to make sure you have everything you need and
everything in its place:

4. Did you credit all of the information and quotes you used in the body of your
paper and show a matching full reference at the end of the paper? Remember,
you need both! Need more information on how to credit other authors and
sources? Check out our other guides, or use the EasyBib APA format generator to
credit your sources quickly and easily. EasyBib.com also has more styles than just
the one this page focuses on.

5. Is your title page properly formatted? You may feel tempted to make the title in a
larger font size or add graphics to jazz it up a bit. Keep it professional looking and
make everything 12 pt size font and double spaced. Here are recommended font
sizes:

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1. 12-pt. Times New Roman
2. 11-pt. Calibri, Arial, Georgia
3. 10-pt. Lucida, Sans Unicode, Computer Modern

6. If you created an abstract, is it directly after the title page? Some teachers and
professors do not require an abstract, so before you go ahead and include it, make
sure it’s something he or she is expecting.

7. Is this a professional paper or a student paper?
a. Professional paper — Did you include a running head on every single page

of your project?
b. Student paper — Did you include page numbers in the upper right-hand

corner of all your pages?
8. Are all headings, as in section or chapter titles, properly formatted? If you’re not

sure, check section number 9.

9. Are all tables and figures aligned properly? Did you include notes and other
important information directly below the table or figure? Include any information
that will help the reader completely understand everything in the table or figure if
it were to stand alone.

10. Are abbreviations used sparingly? Did you format them properly?
11. Is the entire document double spaced?
12. Are all numbers formatted properly? Check section 17, which is APA writing

format for numbers.
13. Did you glance at the sample paper? Is your assignment structured similarly? Are

all of the margins uniform?