APA References Formatted in Google Docs
Summary
TLDRThis 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
📄 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.
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Keywords
💡Google Docs
💡Format
💡Title
💡Centered
💡Boldface
💡Reference List
💡Alphabetical Order
💡Hanging Indent
💡Double Spacing
💡Line and Indent
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
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