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APA 7th Edition Tutorial: Abstract Page

This guide gives a quick run-down of the basic rules of using APA formatting. Learn how to: write an abstract; format headings; format in-text citations; and construct your References page.

APA Abstract

ABSTRACT LENGTH ABSTRACT FORMAT ABSTRACT CONTENT

between 150 and 250 words.
  • FONT: Times New Roman, size 12
     
  • MARGINS: 1" on all sides
     
  • PLACEMENT: second page of the paper (Page 2)
     
  • SECTION HEADING: Abstract - centered and in bold - on the first line of the page
     
  • First line is NOT indented
     
  • written as a single paragraph
  • a description of the topic of your research question(s)
     
  • a clearly stated hypothesis (theory), thesis statement, or question.
     
  • methods used, including brief descriptions of the sources of your research: Did you use scholarly articles, news sources, surveys, government websites, etc.?
     
  • results: What did you find? Basically, a summary of the Conclusion of your essay.
     
  • proposed solutions/remedies/directions for further research (i.e., why this study is important, applications of the results or findings)

 

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