APA Guidelines Update Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What does the author note typically include?

Only study registration information

Information about ORCID iDs and conflicts of interest (correct)

A summary of the research findings

Only the author's educational background

Which language usage is endorsed for inclusivity?

Only masculine pronouns

Gender-specific pronouns

The plural 'they' (correct)

Avoiding pronouns altogether

What punctuation practice is recommended regarding spaces after a sentence?

Use no spaces after a period

Always use three spaces

Use one space unless specified by an instructor (correct)

Use two spaces after a period

What is the initial step an author should take when a correction is needed for a published article?

Inform the editor and the publisher Signup and view all the answers

What type of issues may lead to the retraction of an article?

Plagiarism or fabrication of data Signup and view all the answers

What should never be sacrificed for clinical or scientific accuracy?

Confidentiality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines conflict of interest according to the APA Ethics Code?

Personal, scientific, professional, or financial relationships that may affect conduct Signup and view all the answers

Which epistemological aspect must researchers be aware of when conducting data reviews?

Distinct epistemological positions and analytic processes Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for disclosing confidential information in research?

Documented consent to disclose identities Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is NOT used to disguise identifying material in research?

Limiting access to the data Signup and view all the answers

What must researchers avoid when obtaining consent to disclose information?

Exploiting their authority over participants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding participant-authors in qualitative research?

They retain control over what information is disclosed Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk of altering identifying information like gender in a case study?

It can generate false conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What essential guideline is associated with the use of confidential information in research?

Participants must consent before any identity disclosure Signup and view all the answers

What does APA Ethics Code Standard 3.08 address?

Exploitation in researcher-participant relationships Signup and view all the answers

One main strategy to protect confidentiality involves what method?

Altering specific characteristics of the data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations could complicate confidentiality in research?

Researchers having authority over participants Signup and view all the answers

What may be compromised if a person's gender is altered in a case study about trauma therapy?

The educative value of the treatment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Running Head

APA guidelines have updated, to simplify the heading format for professional writers
Students are not required to use any specific formatting in the running head
Font specifications are more flexible for better accessibility

JARS

Journal article reporting standards (JARS) include outlined standards for quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research
JARS for quantitative research have been updated and expanded based on Appelbaum et al., 2018 and Cooper, 2018
JARS now cover qualitative and mixed methods research, based on Levitt, 2019 and Levitt et al., 2018

Writing Style and Grammar

The singular “they” is endorsed for inclusive language
More detailed guidance provided to prevent anthropomorphism

Bias-Free Language Guidelines

New information has been added to improve inclusive language
New guidance is provided on participation in research, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality

Mechanics of Style

The updated guidance recommends using one space after a period
Quotation marks are now used in place of italics for linguistic examples, improving accessibility

Errors, Corrections, and Retractions After Publication

Authors have a responsibility to correct mistakes in their published articles
Corrections should be transparent and notified to the editor and publisher of the journal
Correction notices should be appended to the original article to inform readers
Retractions are used for more serious errors, such as plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data
Authors should avoid citing retracted articles unless the citation is essential, and they should indicate if they do cite a retracted article

Data should be retained for a reasonable period of time
Researchers should use ethical methods for data sharing

Duplicate and Piecemeal Publication of Data

Authors are prohibited from duplicating or splitting data into multiple pieces
Duplicate publication makes it seem like more research has been done than it actually has
Authors should disclose if they have posted the manuscript online

Protecting Confidentiality

The APA Ethics Code prohibits authors from disclosing confidential information, unless participants give documented consent
This is especially important in case studies, as researchers must be careful not to exploit participants
Researchers can disguise identifying information to protect confidentiality using four main strategies
Data deidentification may also be needed to protect participants’ confidentiality

Conflict of Interest

The APA Ethics Code defines conflict of interest broadly
Conflicts of interest can arise when personal, scientific, professional, legal, financial, or other interests or relationships could negatively affect professional conduct
Authors should disclose any conflicts of interest

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Description

Test your knowledge on the recent updates to APA guidelines regarding running heads, JARS, writing style, and bias-free language. This quiz covers the changes that enhance inclusivity and accessibility in academic writing standards. Stay informed on the essential mechanics of style for effective communication.