What is APA Manuscript Format?
The APA Manuscript Format is a style of writing that requires a specific format. The American Psychological Association (APA) publishes a style manual used for many disciplines where effective commu nic ation in words and data is fundamental, including: Psychology, Business, Economics, Nursing, Social Work, and Criminology. The most recent edition is Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition, American Psychological Association, 2002. Paper: White, twenty-pound, 8 ½ by 11-inch paper. Font: Courier, Courier New, Times, Times Roman, or Times New Roman. Margins: One-inch margins all around the text of your paper — left side, right side, and top and bottom. Paragraphs should be indented half an inch; for quotations longer than forty words, indent each line one-half inch (or five spaces) from the left margin. Spacing: Double-spaced, including quotations, notes, and the list of references. Use one space after all punctuation. Title Page: Full title of the pa
