OL PROJECT FORMAT GUIDELINES

It is the learner’s responsibility to follow carefully the format set forth for the Senior Project and APA guidelines. This section provides an overview of the project format guidelines.
GENERAL APA INSTRUCTIONS
Following is a list of general APA formatting items that project directors will expect to be correct. Unless otherwise noted by an instructor, the learner will use the APA guidelines explained in the APA Manual for reference in how to format them correctly.
How to set up a running head and paging when beginning the document Use of in-text citations Use of two spaces after a period Figure and table guidelines (Note: Senior Project’s listed as examples on the web do not follow the APA 6th edition guidelines. For the purposes of the Senior Project, place figures and tables directly after the pages where they are referenced, and include the figure or table within the pagination as shown in project examples)
The format of references on the reference page Correct outline and headings of individual chapters Use of direct quotes
GENERAL TYPING INSTRUCTIONS
In typing the Project Report, these instructions should be followed:
Generally speaking, the entire report should be double-spaced The header, footer, right and left margins should be one inch from the edge of each page
DO NOT hyphenate words at the end of a line of text Use a medium- to heavy-weight bond standard-sized paper. Onionskin is not acceptable. All pages of the report must be 8½ by 11 inches
DO NOT bold any items within the document other than headings
Use only Times New Roman or Arial font (12 point)

PARTS OF THE PROJECT REPORT
The final project report will have the following components in the order listed. A brief description of each is given after the listing.
• Title Page
• Signature Page
• Table of Contents
• List of Tables & Figures
• Abstract
• Chapters 1 through 5
• Reference List
• Appendixes
TITLE PAGE
1. The title should be concise, yet complete and accurate 2. Avoid words in the title that serve no useful purpose 3. Recommended length for a title is 12 – 15 words
SIGNATURE PAGE
1. Will be used to verify acceptance of your project report 2. If the report is to be held in confidence, that should be designated on the signature page 3. The signature page should be signed by your Project Director and your Site Contact
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Should list all major divisions of the report (including chapter headings and all major subheadings within each chapter) 2. Provide only the beginning page number of each section titles/subtitles used in the sections 3. Entries used in the table of contents should correspond exactly with the titles/subtitles used in the chapters 4. Double-space all entries in the table of contents

LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES
1. Format is generally the same as for the table of contents 2. Each table/figure should be listed separately 3. Entries used on this page should be the same as those used in the report itself
ABSTRACT
1. Provides a quick, comprehensive coverage of the contents of the report 2. Should not be written until after the full text of the paper is completed 3. Should be no more than one, double-spaced, typed page in length 4. Should be accurate, self-contained, concise, non-evaluative, coherent, and readable
CHAPTERS 1 THROUGH 5
See section readings and descriptions for specific guidelines of chapter content
REFERENCES
1. Must have a one-to-one match with the reference citations given in the text itself 2. Entries must be alphabetized by first author’s last name; see APA Handbook for specific instructions 3. Follow alphabetizing rules 4. Double space actual references and double-space between each reference with a hanging indent 5. Make sure all entries are accurate as to content and are formatted according to APA Handbook guidelines
APPENDIXES
1. Make sure each appendix is clearly labeled as Appendix A or Appendix 1 2. Make sure each appendix has been mentioned in the text itself; don’t assume that the reader will know why you’ve inserted something in the appendix 3. Make sure each appendix has a clear title that explains its content 4. Letter or number appendixes consecutively within the text 5. Review specifications in the APA Handbook guidelines

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