APA Paper Template, continued Viewing the ruler Explore “page layout” tools: Page breaks Margins Spacing & indentation Explore “paragraph tools” Spacing & indentation (including hanging indentation) Justification
Using the ruler “View” tab (PC) Select “ruler” Check with your neighbor to see if you did it right. Raise your hand it you need help.
Why do you want to see the ruler? What does it do for you? Ruler: Who cares? Why do you want to see the ruler? What does it do for you?
Page Layout Tools Page breaks Margins Spacing & indentation Which of these did you just use with Prof. Griffin? Review: What do you need to use them for? What APA rules apply to them?
Setting your Page Margins What’s the APA rule? How can we change this? Everyone try it. Check your neighbor’s template.
Setting paragraph indentation Primary types of indentation for papers: Far left margin (level 2 headings) Indent first line 1/2 inch Block indented quotes Hanging indentation (references)
Different ways to indent: Tab key or space key – NOT RECOMMENDED! Page layout tab Home tab – go to line spacing button in paragraph tools, then “line spacing options” from the drop down menu Ruler
Other Paragraph Tools Spacing (it’s about more than just single or double spacing) Justification
Spacing between paragraphs How much extra space should there be between paragraphs? Tools for changing inter-paragraph spacing: Page layout tab Home tab, paragraph tools, line and paragraph spacing button
Inter-paragraph spacing You try it: Write a few short sentences (maybe writing down your preferred technique for changing inter-paragraph spacing). Put a paragraph return before your last sentence or two. Check and make sure that you have removed all extra lines before and after paragraphs. Check with your neighbor. Highlight your entire document (control A) and fix your whole template
Justification: What is it? Where can you change it? What do you need to watch out for? (or, what should you NEVER do?)