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Margins are to be 1"
from top, bottom, and sides
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Paper is Double spaced
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Courier
or
Times New Roman
in 12-point font size is used.
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Justification only on
left side of paper.
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Page numbers begin
with title page, placed on top right hand corner.
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Paragraphs are
indented five to seven spaces (1/2 inch). Paragraphs are longer than a
single sentence.
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Abbreviations
used sparingly. Always spell out what the abbreviation means the first
time it is used (For example, Minnesota Multiphasic Personality
Inventory (MMPI) ). Thereafter, use the abbreviation.
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Direct quotes have
quotation marks and page number listed
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All references formatted in APA
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Numbers under 10 and
beginning sentences are spelled out ; numerals used for numbers greater
than 10.
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References match
citations, formatted in APA
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Paper is
organized with elements in logical order
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Style of
writing is formal (no slang, cliches), specific, and precise
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Frequently
misused words are checked
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Past tense
used consistently for summarizing previous research
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Verb and
subject match
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Sentences do
not begin with ‘so’ or ‘and’ or 'but'
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No “I
believe” and “I feel” or “I think”
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Complete
sentences are used (Avoid run-on sentences and sentence fragments)
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No
one-sentence paragraphs
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Clear language used: No jargon, wordiness, redundancy
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Active voice used
where possible
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Punctuation
(commas, apostrophes) used correctly
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No references
to personal experience or anecdote
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Statements
are supported by research citations
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No -over-use
of direct quotes
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New paragraph
= new idea
