PSYC02H3 Lecture 2: Lecture 2
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A convention with respect to spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and typographic arrangement and display followed in writing or printing . Consistent plan for formatting, structure and tone of academic work. Helps you to communicate your ideas clearly to others in the field. Key elements common to all academic manuscripts in psychology. Guidelines for content and style of each manuscript element, plus specific formatting guidelines. Specific directions on what should be included in each section of a journal article, with guidelines for different types of articles. Create a master apa formatting template that meets all required guidelines and is set up with bullet lists describing key content areas. Start from this document when beginning a new project that requires. Apa formatting (but be sure to save as a new file) Useful for literature reviews / cataloguing efforts. Recommended length: no more than 12 words.
