Following proper APA writing style is important for success in psychology courses. Why, you ask? According to the APA, An author writing for a publication must follow the rules established by the publisher to avoid inconsistencies among journal articles or book chapters.
For example, without rules of style, three different manuscripts might use sub-test, subtest, and Subtest in one issue of a journal or book. Although the meaning of the word is the same (in this case, subtest is APA style), such variations in style may distract or confuse the reader. You can see additional APA Style Q&A by clicking here.
For example, without rules of style, three different manuscripts might use sub-test, subtest, and Subtest in one issue of a journal or book. Although the meaning of the word is the same (in this case, subtest is APA style), such variations in style may distract or confuse the reader. You can see additional APA Style Q&A by clicking here.
Online APA Style Writing Resources:
- OWL at Purdue University: Using APA Format
- Bedford/St. Martin's APA Style Page
- Michael Harvey's, Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
- APA Publication Manual Crib Sheet
- Grant MacEwan College APA Style Guide
- APA Essentials from Vanguard University
- Cornell University's APA Style Guide
- University of Wisconsin's Writing Center