APA Outline Format HELP please
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by PayitForwardHolistic Mar 25, '12(sorry this is a re-post but i really need help. )
hi everyone,
i need to write an apa format style paper in "outline" form.... i have been searching google for 2 days , seriously i have spend hours and hours trying to figure this out. i know how to write the typical apa paper... but i am not sure about this outline apa style.... and being that nursing schools are ocd about all things apa... i am hoping there is someone here that knows what to do.
i have completed the actual interview and have all my notes... so i know what needs to be included... i just am stressing about...spacing.. titles subtitles, bullets,...how to format the interview portion... sn asked "blah blah," pt answered "blah blah" ect....
if anyone has a template or knows where i can find one i will be super excited and forever appreciative.
thanks for taking the time to look over this post.
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Mar 25, '12 by mzrainydayzTry your schools library, they usually have a refrence book for you to use as a guide. -
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Mar 26, '12 by charethere is no apa outline format. this is something that you are going to have to clarify this with your professor to determine exactly what he or she is looking for. after i read this post, i referred to my apastyle manual (6th edition). the only section which mentions outline is section 3.11, strategies toimprove writing style, where outlining is mentioned as a writing strategy.
however, remembering that there are five levels of paragraph headings in apa style, you could use any five level outline style to draft your section headings. if you wanted to include main ideas you coulddo so by using non numbered paragraphs. i frequently use this method and have attached a copy of how i do this.
in addition to the style manual, the apastyle blog is another useful source, and they have a post addressing the outlineissue: apastyle blog: “my professor says...”.Last edit by chare on Mar 26, '12 : Reason: Correct formatting -
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Mar 27, '12 by classicdameThis refers to American Psychology Association's format for writing scientific papers. Go to American Psychological Association (APA) - Asst. Admin
Mar 27, '12 by Esme12This is excellent for Purdue University and it's free.
Welcome to the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
General Format
Summary: APA (American Psychological Association) is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. This resource, revised according to the 6th edition, second printing of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. For more information, please consult the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition, second printing.
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Mar 30, '12 by sailornurseHere's another helpful website. I think it help you format the title page and reference pages.
The Style Wizard - Jul 6, '12 by martanycgQuote from payitforwardholistici am in the process of writing an apa outline myself and came across your post. how did you do. i am sure the suggestions everyone posted helped.(sorry this is a re-post but i really need help. )
hi everyone,
i need to write an apa format style paper in "outline" form.... i have been searching google for 2 days , seriously i have spend hours and hours trying to figure this out. i know how to write the typical apa paper... but i am not sure about this outline apa style.... and being that nursing schools are ocd about all things apa... i am hoping there is someone here that knows what to do.
i have completed the actual interview and have all my notes... so i know what needs to be included... i just am stressing about...spacing.. titles subtitles, bullets,...how to format the interview portion... sn asked "blah blah," pt answered "blah blah" ect....
if anyone has a template or knows where i can find one i will be super excited and forever appreciative.
thanks for taking the time to look over this post.
