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Guidance explains how to include an abstract when required, adjust formatting for indented body paragraphs, and set paragraph spacing. The document outlines how to draft an effective introduction with a hook, background, and a thesis statement, then develop the body with topic sentences, supporting details, transitions, and concluding sentences. It also details APA author—date in-text citation rules and source crediting, followed by instructions for using library databases to locate research materials and applying proper conclusion practices to restate and close the paper.","The Basics of APA Style\nName\nFullerton College\nClass Name (optional)\nProfessor’s Name (optional)\nMonth Day, Year (optional)\nAbstract\nYou will include an abstract here if your professor requires one. Otherwise, delete this page including the “Abstract” heading above. If an abstract is required it should be between 150 and 250 words, but sometimes your instructors will have you write one that is shorter. 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This could be a quote, an analogy, or a question.  After getting the reader’s attention, the introduction should give some background information on the topic. Ideas within the introduction should begin as very general and gradually get more specific until it ends with the thesis statement.  The thesis statement states concisely the main idea of the essay, sets limits on the topic, and indicates the organization of the essay.  The thesis serves as a roadmap for your entire paper, showing readers what you have to say and how you will support your ideas.  The last sentence of your introduction should be your thesis statement.  Following your introduction will be the body of your paper.\nThe body of the paper supports the main points of the thesis.  Each point is developed by one or more paragraphs and supported with specific details.  These details include information from books, articles, websites, personal experiences, interviews, etc.  Remember, any information you use from a source must be cited using the author—date citation system (American Psychological Association [APA], 2010).  You can refer to the fourth page of the APA style guide provided in the library for details on how to format your in-text citations.\nTopic sentences often serve as transitions between paragraphs, discussing one idea in detail and supporting the thesis or main idea of the paper.  Each paragraph in the body of the paper should include a topic sentence, supporting details to support the topic sentence, and a concluding sentence.  The main idea of each paragraph is stated in a topic sentence that shows how the idea relates to the thesis or overall focus of the paper.  Generally, the topic sentence is placed at the beginning of a paragraph, but the location and placement may vary with individual organization and audience expectations.  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