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This document provides guidelines for writing style in 5 sections: 1. Margins and font size should follow APA guidelines of 1-1.5 inch margins, double spaced 12 point Times New Roman font. 2. Main chapter headings should be in uppercase bold and centered, with chapter numbers in Hindu-Arabic format. 3. Subheadings should start at the left margin with important words capitalized in bold lowercase. 4. Only standard abbreviations should be used, spelling out on first use. Foreign words are italicized. 5. Numbers 10 and above and measurements are written as numerals, while beginning sentences are spelled out, along with mathematical, statistical, and percentage values.

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Writing Style APA Format

This document provides guidelines for writing style in 5 sections: 1. Margins and font size should follow APA guidelines of 1-1.5 inch margins, double spaced 12 point Times New Roman font. 2. Main chapter headings should be in uppercase bold and centered, with chapter numbers in Hindu-Arabic format. 3. Subheadings should start at the left margin with important words capitalized in bold lowercase. 4. Only standard abbreviations should be used, spelling out on first use. Foreign words are italicized. 5. Numbers 10 and above and measurements are written as numerals, while beginning sentences are spelled out, along with mathematical, statistical, and percentage values.

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ADZU CON

NSG Research 300

Writing Style

Four basic premises of writing: clarity, brevity, simplicity, and humanity.


-William Zinsser-

Majority of the rules stated below follow the format of the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association (APA), 6 edition.
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SECTION 1. MARGIN AND FONT SIZE
 
The research is written on the standard size paper of 8.5 x 11.0 inches. The margin on
the left and right side are 1.5 inches and 1.0 inch, respectively. The top margin is 1.0 inch
while the bottom margin is 1.0 inch. The type text is double spaced (including block quotes and
citations), using Times New Roman font type size 12. Text is flush with the left margin. Do not
justify lines. Page numbering begins with the title page. Indent the beginning of each paragraph
using one tab space. Do not leave extra space between paragraphs. Use two spaces after a period
at the end of a sentence and one space after periods in a reference citation. Do not use a period
with measurement abbreviations, such as cm and ft, except for the abbreviation for inch (in.).
 
 
SECTION 2. MAIN HEADINGS

Every chapter starts with a new page. The chapters of the research are numbered using
Hindu-Arabic Numbers with its title written in bold upper-case and centered.

Example:
Chapter 1
 
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
 
SECTION 3. SUB-HEADINGS
 
The lower level subheading is written starting at the left margin of the page. It is written
with the important words starting with capital letters. Bold lower-case letters are used.

Example:

Significance of the Study


 

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Dyana Marciana M. Saplan, RN, PhD
ADZU CON
NSG Research 300

SECTION 4. ABBREVIATIONS
 
Only standard abbreviations should be used. Avoid abbreviations or acronyms in the
title. The abbreviation or acronym shall be spelled-out or in full term when used for the first
time and may be preceded by the abbreviation or acronym. Foreign words/language, i.e.,
German, French, etc. are italicized.
 
SECTION 5. USE OF NUMBERS
 
The following should be observed when writing numbers.
1. Use numerals for numbers 10 and above.
2. Use numerals for numbers preceding units of measurement (15 mg, 7 cm).
3. Do not begin a sentence with a numeral – spell it out.
4. Use numerals for numbers representing mathematical or statistical functions, percentages,
ratios, and percentiles (divided by 2, 11%, a ratio of 22:1, the 10th percentile).
5. Write out page numbers in full, such as 186-197.
6. Use commas to separate groups of three digits, except for page numbers.

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Dyana Marciana M. Saplan, RN, PhD

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