APA Formatting Guide
7th Edition · For a 2,500-Word Argumentative Essay
General Formatting Requirements
- Font: Times New Roman, 12-point (or other readable serif/sans-serif font)
- Spacing: Double-spaced throughout, including references
- Margins: 1 inch on all sides
- Page numbers: Top right corner of every page
- Running head: Shortened title in ALL CAPS (max 50 characters) at top left, required only for professional papers; check with Dr. Greer-Effs
- Title page: Paper title, your name, institutional affiliation (Berea College), course number and name (LI 200: Different Minds, Different Ways of Knowing), instructor name (Dr. Greer-Effs), and due date
- Paragraph indent: 0.5 inches (one tab) for the first line of every paragraph
- Word count: Approximately 2,500 words (about 8–10 pages of body text)
Need More Help?
Visit the APA Style Official Website or check Berea Writes! Chapter 7 for citation guidance.