Headings
Order of Pages
Creating References
Creating In-Text Citations
Tables
View the tutorials below to learn more about creating tables in the APA style.
Table Components
Learn about the components of a table, including how to number and title a table, use table headings, construct the table itself, write table notes, and use other marks or spacing.
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Table Guidelines
Learn about the guidelines for creating a table, including how to lay out a table, how to create standard table types and what to use them for, and how to discuss table data in the text or among multiple tables.
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Figures
View the tutorials below to learn about how to create figures in the APA style.
Figure Components
Learn about the components of a figure, including how to create an effective image, use a legend, and write a caption.
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Table Guidelines
Learn about the guidelines for creating a table, including how to lay out a table, how to create standard table types and what to use them for, and how to discuss table data in the text or among multiple tables.
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Communicating a message in a clear and logical manner is the goal of academic writing. View the "quick lessons" linked below to gain a better understanding of the qualities of effective academic writing.
Clarity
Learn how to write precisely and clearly, including how to make good word choices, avoid colloquialisms and jargon, make logical comparisons, and keep attributions clear.
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Conciseness
Learn how to write concisely, including how to avoid wordiness and redundancy and select appropriate lengths for sentences and paragraphs.
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Continuity
Learn how to create continuity in the presentation of your ideas through the use of punctuation and transitional words.
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Tone
Learn how to achieve the appropriate tone for a scientific paper, including strategies for remaining professional yet persuasive.
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The American Psychological Association created the Inclusive Language Guidelines to provide guidance to achieving bias-free writing through the use of inclusive language. The resource includes:
American Psychological Association. (2021). Inclusive language guidelines. https://www.apa.org/about/apa/equity-diversity-inclusion/language-guidelines.pdf