8-10 page research paper - APA format

Does anyone have an idea of what the word count should be on a 8-10 page APA format research paper? I have an email out to my Professor, but he is gone for a few days.

Thanks,

Abner

 

2000 to 2500 words?

 

Abner,

Mine are about the same as Ted's count, some less, some more. Just some info, if you use Courier font you can save yourself some writing as opposed to say Times New Roman. If your professor gives a page count instead of a word count or doesn't specify the font, experiment and you will find some that work to your advantage. Also if use the right type of quotes you can cut into the actual thinking part of your paper because of the way APA formats quotes.


Best of luck with your papers.

 

Just remember that sticklers for APA will insist on size 12 Times New Roman.

 

APA recommends using a Serif font, of which Times New Roman is one. Courier is another. MLA style also makes the same recommendation. However, one would be wise to follow the established procedure when under the auspices of sticklers.

 

8 pages = 1,703 words. Courier New, 12 Font, Left/Right/Top/Bottom margin is 1".

 

Thanks Ted, Kevin, Randell and Bruce. This helps me visualize the project better. The martial artist in me I guess, always trying to "visualize". Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

Have a Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to those who do not celebrate Christmas.

Abner

 

With the instructor not available to clarify, it's always safe to go with TNR.

 

Usually about 250 words/page. As mentioned, you cannot play around with fonts if it is APA formatted. Of course, if you are fond of sesquepedalian verbiage, the word count per page should drop significantly.


j.