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What should be included in the title of the document on the APA 7 Edition Title Page?
Which of the following formatting styles is correct for APA 7 Edition content?
How should headings be formatted in the APA 7 Edition?
In APA 7 Edition, what is the proper way to handle the first line of every paragraph?
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What spacing method is recommended between paragraphs in APA 7 Edition format?
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What font styles are acceptable for use in an APA 7th edition formatted document?
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Which dictionary is considered the standard reference for spelling in APA journals and books?
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What should the margins be for a document formatted in APA 7th edition?
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What is true about the spacing in an APA 7th edition formatted document?
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What is required for page numbering in an APA 7th edition formatted document?
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Which of the following should be capitalized in a title?
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What punctuation is used to end a declarative sentence?
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Which of the following statements correctly illustrates the use of an exclamation mark?
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When should a question mark be used?
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Which of the following is an example of correct capitalization?
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Which abbreviation is correctly capitalized as per the capitalization rules?
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What is an example of a sentence that requires a period at the end?
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In which scenario is an exclamation mark appropriate?
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Which sentence correctly uses commas between coordinate adjectives?
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How should the apostrophe be used in the phrase 'Reznor and Ross's soundtrack'?
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Which of the following sentences correctly indicates joint ownership using an apostrophe?
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Which rule correctly describes the use of apostrophes for contractions?
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In the phrase 'The two companies' merger', what does the apostrophe indicate?
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Which sentence correctly applies the comma rule for coordinate adjectives?
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In which scenario is it appropriate to use an apostrophe according to the apostrophe rule mentioned?
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What does the comma separate in the sentence 'The dedicated, ambitious employees'?
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Which of the following shows the correct placement of apostrophes for possession?
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Which statement correctly describes the purpose of CC in an email?
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What is a key consideration when formulating electronic written communication?
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What should the subject line of an email accomplish?
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Which email action allows you to respond only to the sender?
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- Utilize the library's subject guides to improve research skills and find relevant resources.
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APA 7th Edition Formatting
- Use a 12-point font in black, either sans serif (Calibri, Arial, Lucida Sans Unicode) or serif (Times New Roman, Georgia, Computer Modern).
- Follow Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary for spelling and use Canadian English.
- Double-space the entire document, including the title page and reference list.
- Maintain 2.54 cm margins.
- Number all pages consecutively from the title page using Arabic numerals (e.g., 4, not IV) in the top right corner.
APA 7th Edition Title Page
- Use Times New Roman 12-point font in black.
- Center the title page content.
- Use 2.54 cm margins.
- The title of the document should be the name of the assignment (bolded), with major words capitalized.
- Include your full name, school, course code, course name, instructor's name and title, and assignment due date in separate lines, all unbolded except for the title.
- Place the page number in the top right corner.
APA 7th Edition Content Formatting
- Use Times New Roman 12-point font in black.
- Double-space all content.
- Indent the first line of each paragraph.
- Leave one line between paragraphs.
- Align content to the left.
- Use bolded, centered, and capitalized main headings.
- Use bolded, left-aligned, and capitalized secondary headings (only the first word).
- Place the page number in the top right corner of each page.
Capitalization
- Capitalize the first word of every sentence.
- Capitalize major words in main headings and titles.
- Capitalize proper nouns, which include specific places, people, organizations (e.g., Toronto, Kristen, Fanshawe College), and titles of media like books, songs, movies (e.g., "Feeling This" by Blink-182).
- Do not capitalize names of diseases, disorders, therapies, treatments, theories, and concepts (e.g., motivational interviewing, generalized anxiety disorder).
- However, capitalize abbreviations of treatments and disorders.
Periods
- Use periods to end declarative (statements) and imperative (requests/commands) sentences.
- Use periods in abbreviations, such as Mrs./Mr./Ms., etc., i.e., e.g., et al.
Question Marks
- Place a question mark at the end of a direct question.
- Use a question mark to indicate uncertainty within or at the end of a statement.
Exclamation Marks
- Use exclamation marks for emphasis or to indicate strong emotion or surprise.
- In informal writing, exclamation marks can be used for a stronger sense of emotion.
Apostrophes
- Use apostrophes to indicate possession and contractions, but be cautious about using them correctly.
- For singular possessive nouns, place an apostrophe before the s ending (e.g., Reznor and Ross's).
- With plural nouns, place the apostrophe after the s ending (e.g. The two companies' merger).
- Place an apostrophe where letters are omitted in contractions (e.g., There's).
- Use apostrophes when forming plurals of single letters (e.g., A's).
Electronic Written Communication
- Demonstrate essential employability skills by writing and speaking clearly to ensure understanding.
- Consider factors like spelling, grammar, tone (formal/informal), recipient, sentence structure, conciseness, paragraphing, and personal/private information when writing electronically.
Emailing
- Identify recipients: "To" for primary recipients expected to respond, "CC" for courtesy or information-only, and "BCC" for privacy or non-participation.
- Write a clear subject line that describes the email content, is concise, and relevant.
- Utilize "Reply" to answer only the sender, "Reply All" to respond to everyone, and "Forward" to direct the email to another person/group with original content and attachments.
- Use appropriate email greetings.
- Avoid inappropriate greetings.
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Test your knowledge on APA 7th Edition formatting with this quiz. From title page specifics to general formatting rules, ensure you understand the key components for academic writing. Perfect for students looking to improve their research and writing skills.
