APA Format Writing Guidelines

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

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

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

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