Of course the first line of a reference is indented. For every item, the first line should be indented. If the registered source goes past the first line, a hanging indent should be applied on the second line by pressing the TAB key.
In APA format, the first line of a reference is not indented. Subsequent lines are indented 0.5 inches or one tab space.
It is called a hanging indent.
First Line Indent
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Follow the basic rules and sample paper in the related links from The OWL at Purdue. Basically, your reference page will have the word Reference (if 1 page) or References (2 or more pages), centered on the page. The reference itself; the first line is not indented, all lines after the first line of each reference is indented 1/2 inch which is shown in the sample paper.
A hanging indent is a style where the first line of a paragraph is not indented, but subsequent lines are indented further. This is often used in bibliographies or reference lists to make entries easier to read.
In a Chicago style bibliography, a hanging indent is used for each reference. The first line of each reference is flush with the left margin, with subsequent lines indented.
A hanging indent is a type of indent where the first line of a paragraph is not indented, but subsequent lines are indented more than the first line. This is often used in bibliographies and references lists.
Hanging indent is used on the reference page of your paper. See the Webopedia related link for a visual of a hanging indent and the OWL related link describes it in words. Basically, the first line of each reference is left justified at your 1 inch margin, and subsequent lines for that specific reference is indented 1/2 inch. Each new reference starts out left justified at your 1 inch margin followed by its lines indented 1/2 inch.
The reference line on a business letter is placed one space below the inside address and one space above the salutation; at the left margin on a block style or modified block style format, and center tab on a standard indented letter.
A hanging indent results in subsequent lines of a paragraph being indented more than the first line. This is commonly used for reference lists or bibliographies to make the list easier to read.
The code on first line of an event procedureÊis usually indented to indicate the beginning. The code on the last line is also indented to indicate the end of an event procedure. This is for easy monitoring.Ê
There are four common types of indentation: Block indentation, where text is indented to separate it from the surrounding content. Hanging indentation, where the first line of a paragraph is not indented, but subsequent lines are. First-line indentation, where only the first line of a paragraph is indented. Left and right indentation, where both the left and right margins of a paragraph are indented.
The first line of a paragraph is indented. (hanging indent)
In a reference list, a hanging indent is commonly used. This means that the first line of each reference is aligned to the left margin, while subsequent lines are indented. The specific formatting of the indent can vary depending on the citation style guide being followed.
Yes, when typing one reference, you should indent the second line of the citation and any subsequent lines using a hanging indent format. The first line is left-aligned, while the following lines are indented. This formatting style helps to visually separate each reference entry for clarity and organization.