Use this checklist to help you write a beginner-friendly student paper in seventh edition APA Style, consisting of a title
page, text, and reference list.
Use this guide to understand what voice is and how it is used in APA Style. Then practice rewriting sentences from the passive voice to the active voice to help make your writing more clear and concise.
APA provides a wealth of science-backed guidance to help you describe other people with dignity and respect. Start with the general principles for avoiding bias in language and cultivating an inclusive mindset; then apply those principles to specific topic areas.
This guide contains examples of common types of APA Style references. Section numbers indicate where to find the examples in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
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