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The paper should be divided into four sections including Title Page, Abstract, Main Body and References.Every page must have a header with (shortened or complete) title of the paper in capital letters on the left margin and page number on the right margin.Indent the first line of every paragraph one half-inch from the left margin.Double-spaced text throughout the paper.Legitimate font (Times New Roman is most commonly used) 1 inch margin on top, bottom, left and right.Following key rules should be followed by an author writing a formal paper in APA format. According to APA the format was developed to 'move the idea forward with a minimum of distraction and a maximum of precision'. APA (American Psychological Association) Formatting and StyleĪPA is most commonly used format to write papers and cite sources for publications in APS (American Physical Society) journals and social sciences.