APA References Formatted in Google Docs

Summary

This tutorial video script guides viewers on formatting a reference page in Google Docs. It instructs to center and bold the title 'References' at the top. The script then details how to select the reference list, ensuring it's alphabetically ordered. The focus shifts to applying a hanging indent and double spacing, which are accessed through the 'Format' tab under 'Line and Indent' and 'Line Spacing' options respectively. The video aims to help users achieve a professional and organized reference list in Google Docs.

Takeaways

• 📝 Format the title 'References' at the top of the page and center it.
• 🔍 Ensure the title 'References' is in boldface.
• 📚 Select the reference list which should already be in alphabetical order.
• 📏 Apply a hanging indent to the reference list.
• 🔑 Access indentation options under the 'Format' tab in Google Docs.
• 📐 Choose 'Hanging' from the special indent options to apply to the list.
• 📑 Ensure the reference list is double spaced.
• 🔄 Navigate to 'Line Spacing' under the 'Format' tab to adjust spacing.
• 📈 Select 'Double' from the line spacing options to apply to the list.
• 📋 The final reference list should have a hanging indent and be double spaced.

Q & A

What is the first formatting step for the title 'References' in Google Docs?

The first formatting step is to center the title 'References' at the top of the page.

How do you make the 'References' title bold in Google Docs?

You select the 'References' title and apply the bold formatting option.

What should be the order of the reference list in Google Docs?

The reference list should be in alphabetical order.

How do you apply a hanging indent to the reference list in Google Docs?

You go to the 'Format' tab, click on 'Line and Indent', and select 'Hanging' under the 'Special' indent option.

What is the process to double space the reference list in Google Docs?

You click on 'Format', then select 'Line Spacing', and choose 'Double' from the options.

Where can you find the indentation options in Google Docs?

The indentation options can be found under the 'Format' tab, in the 'Line and Indent' section.

Why is it important to use a hanging indent for the reference list?

A hanging indent is important for the reference list as it aligns the text for easier reading and follows standard formatting conventions.

What is the purpose of double spacing in a reference list?

Double spacing in a reference list provides clear separation between entries, making it easier to read and visually distinguish each reference.

Can you adjust the hanging indent and double spacing for the entire document or just specific sections?

You can adjust the hanging indent and double spacing for specific sections of the document by applying the formatting only to the reference list.

How do you ensure that the formatting changes are applied to the entire reference list in Google Docs?

To ensure the formatting changes are applied to the entire reference list, you should select all the entries in the list before applying the hanging indent and double spacing.

Are there any other formatting considerations for a reference list in Google Docs besides hanging indent and double spacing?

While the script focuses on hanging indent and double spacing, other considerations might include font size, font type, and consistent citation style throughout the list.

Outlines

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📄 Formatting a Reference Page in Google Docs

This paragraph provides a step-by-step guide on formatting a reference page using Google Docs. It starts by instructing to center and bold the title at the top of the page. The next step is to select the reference list, which should already be in alphabetical order. The guide then details how to apply a hanging indent and double spacing to the list. To achieve a hanging indent, one must go to the 'Format' tab, select 'Line and Indent', and choose 'Hanging' from the special indent options. For double spacing, return to the 'Format' tab and choose 'Double' from the 'Line Spacing' options. The result is a well-formatted, hanging indent, double-spaced reference list.

Keywords

💡Google Docs

Google Docs is a free, web-based document editor that allows users to create, edit, and store documents online. In the context of the video, it is the platform where the user is formatting a reference page. The script mentions formatting titles and reference lists within Google Docs, indicating that the video is likely a tutorial on how to use this tool for academic purposes.

💡Format

In the video script, 'format' refers to the process of arranging and styling text and elements in a document to ensure it meets specific requirements or standards. The script instructs the user to format the title and reference list, which is crucial for the professional appearance and organization of the document, particularly for academic or scholarly work.

💡Title

The 'title' in the script refers to the heading of the reference page. It is mentioned that the title should be centered and boldfaced, highlighting its importance and making it stand out. This is a common formatting practice in documents to draw attention to the main topic or section.

💡Centered

To 'center' text in a document means to align it in the middle of the page or column. In the script, centering the title is emphasized, which is a standard practice in document formatting to make the title visually appealing and to draw the reader's attention to the main subject of the page.

💡Boldface

Boldfacing is a text formatting style where the characters are displayed in a thicker, darker weight to make them stand out. In the context of the video, boldfacing the title is used to emphasize it, which is a common technique in document design to highlight important headings or titles.

💡Reference List

A 'reference list' is a compilation of all the sources cited in a document, typically found at the end of academic papers or reports. The script discusses formatting this list alphabetically and with a hanging indent and double spacing, which are standard conventions in academic writing to ensure clarity and organization.

💡Alphabetical Order

In the script, the reference list is mentioned to be in 'alphabetical order,' which is a method of arranging entries by the first letter of each entry, typically the author's last name or the title of the work. This is a standard practice in academic writing to facilitate easy location and reference of sources.

💡Hanging Indent

A 'hanging indent' is a formatting style where the first line of a paragraph is flush with the left margin, and subsequent lines are indented. The script instructs to apply a hanging indent to the reference list, which is a common formatting requirement in many citation styles to distinguish between entries and improve readability.

💡Double Spacing

To 'double space' a document means to insert extra space between lines of text. The script mentions setting the line spacing to double for the reference list, which is often required in academic writing to make the document easier to read and to allow for annotations or edits.

💡Line and Indent

In the context of the video, 'line and indent' refers to the options within Google Docs for adjusting the spacing between lines and the indentation of paragraphs. The script guides the user on how to access these settings to format the reference list with a hanging indent and double spacing.

Highlights

Format the title 'References' at the top of the page and center it.

Make the title 'References' boldface.

Select the reference list, which should be in alphabetical order.

Apply a hanging indent to the reference list.

Access indentation options under the 'Format' tab.

Select 'Hanging' from the special indent options.

Apply the hanging indent to the reference list.

Set the line spacing to double for the reference list.

Find 'Line spacing' under the 'Format' tab.

Choose 'Double' from the line spacing options.

Ensure the reference list is both hanging indented and double spaced.

Use the 'Format' tab to adjust the formatting of the reference list.

The reference list should be formatted for readability and consistency.

Centering the title and using boldface enhances the visual appeal of the reference page.

Alphabetical order is crucial for organizing the reference list.

Hanging indents improve the clarity of the reference list by highlighting the first lines.

Double spacing is important for academic writing and makes the reference list easier to read.

The 'Format' tab is the central place for adjusting the document's layout and style.

Proper formatting of the reference list is essential for academic integrity.

Transcripts

this is my reference page in Google Docs

so the first thing you want to do is you

want to format the title references at

the top which we want it centered which

is right here and we want it in boldface

type next what you're going to do is

you're going to select your reference

list which should be an alphabetical

order already and what we need to do is

put in a hanging indent and make it

double spaced within Google Docs that is

under the format tab under a line and

indent you'll see you have indentation

options down here at the bottom click on

that and under special indent we can

select hanging and then apply and then

to do our double spacing we again click

on format and you'll see line spacing

here and we select double and then it's

a hanging indent double spaced for your

reference list