The format for all culminating projects is based on American Psychological Association (APA) style outlined in the current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th Edition. You are encouraged to purchase a copy early in the program so that you can begin to utilize the APA writing format when you write papers for each of your courses. There are also a number of websites available online with current APA guidelines. The sites below include nearly everything you need to know.

A digital version for the MEd ECE Program uploaded in your MEd ECE Laulima Dropbox. It will need to be formatted according to Curriculum Studies Department formatting requirements:

  • Written documents must be word-processed
  • Appropriate voice, grammar, sentence structure, and spelling for academic writing
  • Clear, large, legible typeface such as Helvetica, Geneva, New York or Palatino, no smaller than 12 point
  • One inch margins on all sides

APA Guidelines

There are also a number of websites available online with current APA guidelines.