APA Format Quiz; Questions and Answers
Active voice Correct Ans-APA Style encourages using the active voice ("We interpreted the
results ...").
Especially when the subject performing the action should be clearly identified (e.g. "We
interviewed ..." vs. "The participants responded ...").
Numbers as Numerals Correct Ans-Numbers above 10
Numbers in your abstract (that aren't at the beginning of the sentence)
Numbers immediately preceding a unit of measurement (5-mg dosage)
Numbers that represent mathematical functions (multiplied by 5)
Numbers that represent time, ages, score, or points on a scale.
Numbers that reference a table or a figure (In Table 1)
Numbers as Words Correct Ans-Numbers zero-nine
A number that begins a sentence, title, or heading
Common fractions (one fifth)
Universally accepted usage (the Twelve Apostles)
, APA Format Quiz; Questions and Answers
Grammar Correct Ans-Use complete sentences
No fragments
Complex sentences are welcomed (that doesn't mean run-on sentences)
No contractions:
Incorrect: "The results didn't show an increase....."
Correct: "The results did not show an increase....."
Verbs
Use past tense (showed) or present perfect tense (has shown) for the Introduction, the
description of the methods, and the description of the results
Use present tense (show) for the discussion and conclusion
Reducing Bias in Language Correct Ans-Avoid sexist bias
e.g., do not use he to refer to both sexes
Avoid gendered pronouns
Avoid "he" or "she"
Active voice Correct Ans-APA Style encourages using the active voice ("We interpreted the
results ...").
Especially when the subject performing the action should be clearly identified (e.g. "We
interviewed ..." vs. "The participants responded ...").
Numbers as Numerals Correct Ans-Numbers above 10
Numbers in your abstract (that aren't at the beginning of the sentence)
Numbers immediately preceding a unit of measurement (5-mg dosage)
Numbers that represent mathematical functions (multiplied by 5)
Numbers that represent time, ages, score, or points on a scale.
Numbers that reference a table or a figure (In Table 1)
Numbers as Words Correct Ans-Numbers zero-nine
A number that begins a sentence, title, or heading
Common fractions (one fifth)
Universally accepted usage (the Twelve Apostles)
, APA Format Quiz; Questions and Answers
Grammar Correct Ans-Use complete sentences
No fragments
Complex sentences are welcomed (that doesn't mean run-on sentences)
No contractions:
Incorrect: "The results didn't show an increase....."
Correct: "The results did not show an increase....."
Verbs
Use past tense (showed) or present perfect tense (has shown) for the Introduction, the
description of the methods, and the description of the results
Use present tense (show) for the discussion and conclusion
Reducing Bias in Language Correct Ans-Avoid sexist bias
e.g., do not use he to refer to both sexes
Avoid gendered pronouns
Avoid "he" or "she"
