ID1-APA format Quiz
6. Seven deadly sins of writing
Capitalize all proper nouns (i.e., Algebra 1, PowerPoint), but do not capitalize common nouns(i.e., science, learning disability)
4. Seven deadly sins of writing
Avoid ending a sentence with a preposition (on, at from, etc.) Reword the sentence to eliminate the preposition at the end. Also avoid adding non-essential prepositions: i.e., write up, write down-just write!
Deadly sins of writing
Avoid putting a heading, part of a fill in the blank question, or stem for a multiple choice question on one page, and the accompanying part on another page. Add a space and put all of the information on the same page
Tips on word choice when using the APA style
Be professional and polite, choose the correct word (precise and clear), refrain from bias, be concise (avoid wordiness and redundancy), vary sentence length.
Text
Begin on page 3. Use headings to organize your paper. sources in the reference list must be cited in the paper.
Deadly sins of writing
Begin sentences with a variety of words. Avoid using the same word(s) over and over again.
2. Seven deadly sins of writing
References and citations are two different things. Citations occur in the text of the document and enable the reader to locate the source of the information in the reference list at the end of the document. References document the writing and provide information necessary to identify and retrieve a source. (This is different than a bibliography which cites works for background of further reading.)
Title page
Running head-generated after document is completed, abbreviated title, top of all pages, 50 characters or less, flush left. Information-Center the title, capitalize all important words, author's name, institution and course information, number as page 1.
3. Seven deadly sins of writing
Spell out any abbreviation when first used, put the abbreviation in parenthesis, an then use the abbreviation throughout the paper. Unless it is customary or necessary, avoid using abbreviations in formal papers.
Revise
Allow time between writing and reading. Submit drafts for revision suggestions
5. seven deadly sins of writing
Write out the words for numbers less than 10. For numbers equal to or greater than 10, you may use digits. Write out numbers that begin a sentence; do not begin with a numeral.
Publish
Final copy; error free
Prewrite
Gather materials, create an outline, review the purpose of the document and the intended audience
Reference list
Include publishing information for all sources used in the paper. Use appropriate reference list entries according to APA style. New page, references centered, double space, hanging indent
Deadly sins of writing
Instead of underlining, book titles are written in italics
7. Seven deadly sins of writing
Match noun and pronoun referents. If you write "the student," then use he or she; if you write "the students," then use they or them.
Use ________ to express numbers that represent statistical or mathematical functions, factional or decimal quantities, precentages, ratios, percentiles, and quartiles (multiplied by 3, more than 4% of the participants)
Numerals
Edit
Proofread for grammar and mechanical errors. Use competent editors
Draft
Write rough drafts
Plagairism
The use of someone else's words, ideas, or thoughts without acknowledgement. Inadvertent or with intent, must carefully summarize or paraphrase, credit the source in the text.
The underlying principles for scholarly research and writing are:
To ensure accuracy of knowledge, to protect rights and welfare of research participants, and to protect intellectual property rights.
1. Seven deadly sins of writing
Type of writing (expository-conveys information; narrative-tells a story, reflective-reveals your thoughts, etc.) required for an assignment determines how a paper should be written. For example, the objective of expository writing is clear, precise, accurate, and bias-free communication. Statements must be supported with evidence in the form of citations and references. Thus, factual information is provided with minimal use of first person, i.e., I, me, my, and mine.
Deadly sins of writing
Use "who" when referring to a person; use "that" when referring to a thing. (A child who . . . . A dog that. . . . )
Deadly sins of writing
Use the appropriate possessive form: student's scores refer to one student; students' scores refer to more than one
Use _____ to express common fractions (one-half, two-thirds majority)
Words
Use numerals to express numbers 10 and _____ (except when combining numerals and words to express numbers-2x4 boards or ten 4-point scales, or ordinal numbers-fourth graders)
above
Use ___________ tense; active voice
consistent
Scientific prose is different than ________ writing-focus on clear communicationn
creative
Use ________ to organize your paper
headings
Length
number of pages needed to effectively communicate the primary ideas
Use _______ to express numbers in a graphical display within a paper.
numerals
Use ________ to express numbers that represent time, dates, scores, and points on a scale, exact sums of money, and numerals as numerals (grade 5, but fifth grade; he scored 3 out of 4 points)
numerals
Use numerals to express numbers that immediately precede a unit of measurement (2cm, 6 inches, or 9 pounds)
numerals
To form _______ of numbers, whether figures or words, add s or es alone, without an apostrophe (fours and sixes, 1960s, 10s and 20s)
plurals
APA promotes a __________ writing style
scientific
Add ____________ words; maintain continuity
transitional
Use _____ to express any number that begins a sentence, title, or text heading (or reword the sentence to avoid beginning with a number)
words
Use _____ to express universally accepted usage (the Ten Commandments)
words
Use a ____ before the decimal point with numbers that are less than 1 when the statistic can exceed 1 (0.28 percent)
zero
