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Writing and APA Citation Resources: Writing Resources

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Quick Resources from the American Psychological Association:

APA 7 Style and Grammar Guidelines Main Page

Selected Resources from the APA 7 Guide:

Bias-free language

Age

Disability

Gender

Sexual Orientation

DOIs and URLs (If the URL is too long...)

Grammar details

Missing Reference Information

Paper formatting details

Paraphrasing

Plagiarism

Quotations (Short quotations, block quotations, w/narrative or parenthetical citations)

Grammar Guides and Resources

Here are some resources that give examples on how to construct effective sentences. Are using the preposition you really need? Want to know how to correct run-on sentences? These links can help you! If you have more questions, please contact the Writing Center (writingcenter@cleary.edu).