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Citation Guide (APA, MLA and More): Page Formatting Tips

MLA 8th and APA 7th

Writing Center @ AEC

AEC Writing Center

Building W, Room 1160

(678) 407-5191 • aec@ggc.edu

Trained professional and peer tutors provide one-on-one or group tutoring sessions:

  • Answering your writing and citation questions
  • Providing feedback on your drafts
  • Showing you strategies for brainstorming, organizing, drafting and revising

Paper Formatting Tips

 

AEC (Academic Enhancement Center) of GGC Formatting Tips:

  • Always double space citations.
  • Always indent the second and forthcoming lines of the citation 0.5 in. This is called a "hanging indent".
  • If there is no information for a section of the citation, then move to the next section.
  • The AEC of GGC recommends the following:
    • 12 pt font
    • Times New Roman
    • Double space paper text and citations
  • A general rule in APA: if the citation ends with a word, use a period to end the citation. If it ends with a URL or doi do not use a period.