Formatting the References list Title Type the word References at the top of a new page, centered. Spacing All entries should be double-spaced, unless your assignment instructs you otherwise. If your final version will be turned in for a grade rather than publication, we recommend that you use hanging indents for enhanced readability. We have formatted our sample references list with hanging indents. Capitalization Capitalize only the first word of titles of books and articles and the first word after a colon.
Punctuation Use a comma to separate surnames from initials a newspaper title from p. or pp.
Healthy behaviors for today's toddlers. Learning abilities of young children. Journal of Personality and Development. Early developmental stages. Corporate author as publisher National Institute of Mental Health.