APA: Abstract

If you are required to write an abstract for your paper, here are the APA guidelines for Abstracts. Be sure to check your assignment directions to see if you need to do this!

• Begins on the top of page two.
• Is on its own page
• The word Abstract is centered at the top of the page and is bold.
• The body of the abstract is double spaced but not centered
• Do not indent the first line. This is the only paragraph in your paper that will not have an indented first line.
• Between 150-250 words

What goes in the abstract?

• Write your abstract AFTER you have finished your paper
• Reread your paper and take note of:
  • The major purpose/theme of your paper (what did you write about?)
  • The main findings of your paper
    • Results of studies
    • Any conclusions you have come to about your topic

See the example below:

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