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What is APA Style primarily used for?
What is APA Style primarily used for?
- Social sciences manuscripts (correct)
- Technical writing
- Business reports
- Literary analysis
In APA Style, it is preferable to use first-person pronouns.
In APA Style, it is preferable to use first-person pronouns.
True (A)
Which of the following is NOT a component of a quantitative article in APA format?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a quantitative article in APA format?
- Results
- Method
- Abstract
- Literature Review (correct)
What is typically included in a qualitative article?
What is typically included in a qualitative article?
An APA paper should have __________ margins.
An APA paper should have __________ margins.
What is the recommended font size for an APA paper?
What is the recommended font size for an APA paper?
Student papers in APA format require a running head.
Student papers in APA format require a running head.
Which section is NOT required in an APA essay?
Which section is NOT required in an APA essay?
The author note in a professional APA paper may contain links to __________.
The author note in a professional APA paper may contain links to __________.
What should every page of an APA essay include?
What should every page of an APA essay include?
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Study Notes
APA Style
- APA style is used mainly in social science manuscripts.
- Regulates style, in-text citations and references.
Point of View
- Use the first person when referring to research conducted by the author(s).
- Avoid third-person references to authors.
Voice
- Use active voice when focusing on the actions of the research.
- Use passive voice when the object or receiver of the action is emphasized.
Language
- Clarity is important: use descriptive language.
- Concise language is encouraged.
- Simple and descriptive adjectives should be used, figurative language should be minimal.
Types of APA Papers
- Quantitative articles use empirical and numerical data that can be analyzed statistically. Components include:
- Title Page
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Method
- Results
- Discussion
- Qualitative articles focus on human experiences and use scientific methods. Components include:
- Title Page
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Method
- Findings/Results
- Discussion
- Literature Reviews: summarize scientific literature on a research topic. Typical components include:
- Introduction
- Thesis statement
- Summary and synthesis of sources
- List of References
General APA Format
- Text should be typed, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins.
- Standard font (ex. Times New Roman) in 10-12 pt.
- Use standard-sized paper (8.5”x 11”).
- All pages should include a page number in the upper right corner.
- Professional papers require a page header (shortened title, all caps) in the upper left-hand corner.
- The main body of the paper is divided into four sections:
- Title Page
- Abstract
- References
- Main Body
Formatting Notes
- APA 7 has different formatting rules for professional and student papers.
- Professional papers are intended for publication (academic or commercial).
- Student papers are written for course credit.
- Major differences are in the title page and running header.
Title Pages
- Student papers have no running head. Only page number in the upper right corner is required.
- Professional papers require a short form of the title flush left in all caps, followed by page number flush right.
- Student papers have title centered on the page, followed by name, academic department, course, instructor, and date.
- Professional papers have title centered, followed by name and affiliation (university, etc.)
- Professional papers should include an Author Note if necessary. The note can contain, each on a separate line:
- ORCID iDs
- Affiliation changes
- Special disclosures or acknowledgements
- Contact information for the corresponding author
- Omit any irrelevant information from the Author Note.
- Student papers only include page number on the abstract page.
- Professional papers continue the page header on all pages, including the abstract page.
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