How Do You Write A Works Cited Page In APA Format?
The rules of APA formatting require that every research paper contains a bibliography, sometimes known as a “Works Cited” page because it lists the works, sources or references that were cited in the paper. In APA style, the Works Cited page is usually called the reference list. This bibliography allows readers to find the paper’s original sources for further reference, and it helps writers maintain scholarly standards of research and avoid plagiarism by providing proper attribution. Double-space the entire Works Cited list. Write “References” at the top of the page, centered, using standard text (not bolded or printed in large letters). Begin the first line of each bibliographic entry flush left (not indented). Any following lines should be indented one-half inch. Make sure the entries are separated only by a double line space, not by any extra paragraph spacing. Arrange the entries alphabetically. Write the name of the author (last name first, if it is a person), ending with a period