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Struggling with APA Style? Having an intractable argument with a coworker over a question of grammar or punctuation? Or maybe you’re just wondering how to write something better? The Editarians blog will have the answers you are looking for. If you can’t find your answer, you can ask the editor.
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APA Citations: Authors With the Same Name
I have a question about APA citations. I know that in APA Style, I should add initials to text citations when different authors have the same last name. What do I do when two different authors also have the same first initial?
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i.e. vs e.g.: We break down the differences
e.g. and i.e. both come from Latin. They mean different things and should not be used interchangeably. However, they are frequently confused and therefore misused. Read on to learn best practices and how to get it right.
Different ways of alphabetizing—and which to use when
Did you know that there are different ways of alphabetizing? This post covers word-by-word and letter-by-letter alphabetization and outlines the differences between the two.
Grammar Myth: Are You Well, or Are You Good?
Is it “I’m good” or “I’m well”? If you answer “I’m good”, have you ever been told that your response is incorrect? Have you been told that “well” is the right answer to this question? Let’s dive into this topic today.
Three Big Myths About APA Style
Graduate students and researchers in the social sciences are commonly asked to write their research papers and journal articles in accordance with APA Style. Unfortunately, three pervasive myths about APA Style impede them from meeting this expectation fully.
Should I use blue underlined hyperlinks in APA Style references?
You’re pasting a DOI or URL into a reference list entry, and as soon as you hit the enter key, the text you’ve written turns blue and gets underlined. Your program has turned it into a hyperlink . . .but is that how it should appear in your submitted copy?
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