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• Abstracts are limited to 120 words (APA, 2001, p. 13).
  
• Double space the text, but single space within block quotes,
  references, and the abstract.
  
• Footnotes are rarely used in APA papers, except for author affiliation and
  contact information--the author note.
  
• Hyphenation should not occur at the end of lines, only between words when
  necessary.
  
• Indent paragraphs, block quotes, and hanging indents one-half inch (1.25 cm
  or five to seven spaces).
  
• Justification should be set to "off" or "left margin only" (the right margin
  should be uneven, a ragged right margin).
  
• Keyword emphasis requires the use of italics, but only the first time a term
  is used. If the intent is to indicate odd or ironic usage, use quotation marks.
  
• Margins should be at least 1" all around (about 2.5 cm).
  
• Page numbers are required on every page: Number pages consecutively.
  
• The page header summarizes the title in a few words. The header and page
  number go inside the margin space, double spaced above the text, next to the
  right margin.
  
• Word processor features--such as bold and italic fonts and hanging
  indents--should be used as appropriate.