Open Microsoft Word
Set the font to Times New Roman, 12 pt
Set margins to 1 inch on all sides
Set line spacing to Double
Set paragraph spacing to 0 pt before and after
Set alignment to Left
Turn off extra spacing between paragraphs
Set the first line indent to 0.5 inch for body paragraphs
Create a title page if required
Center the title on the title page
Add your name, institution, course, instructor, and date on the title page if required
Insert page numbers in the top right corner
Start the main text on a new page if needed
Format headings according to APA style
Use in-text citations for sources
Add a References page at the end
Center the word References at the top of the page
Use hanging indent for each reference entry
Alphabetize references by author last name
Save the document in Word format or PDF if required