How to Format a Research Paper's Appendix in ASA

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The American Sociological Association publishes a style guide that advises its authors how to format journal articles, including the footnotes, endnotes, bibliographies, references and appendices. Most sociology departments require ASA formatting for research papers. ASA has some basic principles you should observe when writing an appendix, but always ask your instructor about her own specific requirements.

1 Start each appendix on a new page

Start each appendix on a new page.

2 Followed

Type "Appendix" followed by a period and a suitable title. This will be the header. For example: "Appendix. Age and Gender of Participants."

3 Add a letter to each appendix

Add a letter to each appendix if there's more than one. For example: "Appendix A. Age and Gender of Participants" and "Appendix B. Sample Survey."

4 Follow the same formatting guidelines

Follow the same formatting guidelines throughout each appendix as you did in the main body of the essay.

5 Continue numbering your pages

Continue numbering your pages as in the main body of the research paper.

Dave Koenig has written professionally since 2005. His writing interests include the arts, film, religion and language. Koenig holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical-theological studies from Manchester University and a Postgraduate Certificate of Education in religious studies from Lancaster University.

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