Research Paper Format

Paper Format 

Paper Title (24pt, Times New Roman, upper case, line spacing: Before: 8pt, after: 16pt) Subtitle if needed (14pt, Italic,line spacing: Before:8pt, after:16pt)1Name of 1st Author, 2Name of 2nd Author, 3Name of 3rd Author 1Designation of 1st Author, 2Designation of 2nd Author, 3Designation of 3rd Author 1Name of Department of 1st Author, 1Name of organization of 1st Author, City, Country 

General Formatting Checklist When you start typing your full paper, keep these standard settings in mind: 

  • Font: Times New Roman (usually 12 pt).
  • Spacing: Double-spaced (2.0) throughout the document.
  • Margins: 1-inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
  • Page Numbers: Usually in the top right corner.
  • Headings: Use Bold for main section headers (e.g., Methodology).

How to Cite Sources (References) 

The most common style for Ph.D. research is APA Style. Here is how a book reference looks: Author’s Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher. Example: Sharma, R. (2023). The Future of Research. Academic Press.