In APA format, your abstract is the second page of your paper. Format your running head so it says “Running head” followed by a colon and your title. The running head is different on the title page than the rest of your paper. When listing names, do not include any titles or degrees. All text on this page should be double-spaced. APA style recommends that your title is no more than 12 words in length. Other information that may appear on the title page includes submission date, budget period, total funds requested or advisor’s name, depending on your proposal’s audience. Title Pageįor your research proposal, your title page should include your paper’s title, your name and your university’s name. If you must shorten your title, select the keywords.

Your running head is limited to 50 characters, including spaces. To format this correctly, write the title of your proposal in the upper left hand side and the page number in the upper right hand side. At the top of each page, insert a running head in the header.

Your paper should have a 1-inch margin on all sides. When you write a new paragraph, indent fives spaces or use the Tab key. APA format recommends that you type your proposal with a highly legible 12-point font, such as Times New Roman.

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