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In APA format, what is the recommended approach for handling abbreviations?
In APA format, what is the recommended approach for handling abbreviations?
- Create new abbreviations if needed for brevity
- Use abbreviations or acronyms recognized in the language or found in the dictionary (correct)
- Use abbreviations only in the reference list
- Avoid using any abbreviations or acronyms at all costs
What is the appropriate way to handle hyphenated words at the end of a line in APA format?
What is the appropriate way to handle hyphenated words at the end of a line in APA format?
- Always separate and hyphenate words at end of line to ensure proper formatting
- Leave one line slightly short and put the complete word on the next line (correct)
- Proceed a couple characters past the right margin to adjust the word on the line
- Hyphenate words only in block quotations and figure captions
What is the recommended approach for using typewriters in APA format?
What is the recommended approach for using typewriters in APA format?
- Adjust the complete word on the next line if necessary (correct)
- Indent one-half inch for typing on a typewriter
- Do not use typewriters for APA format documents
- Always use a typewriter for APA format documents
How much should you indent in APA format for abstract, reference list entries, block quotations, table titles, and figure captions?
How much should you indent in APA format for abstract, reference list entries, block quotations, table titles, and figure captions?