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ACADEMIC WRITING · APA 7TH EDITION

Reference list layout

Start the reference list on a new page with the centered, bold label References. Arrange entries alphabetically, double-space them, and use a 0.5-inch hanging indent.

Set the hanging indent through paragraph settings rather than inserting tabs or spaces. The first line stays at the left margin; following lines are indented. Keep the reference list’s page numbers consistent with the rest of the paper.

Official guidance

APA Style: Reference list layout

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