APA Format Writing Guidelines
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Indent half an inch or five to seven spaces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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