Writing articles for professional journals: An APA primer (original) (raw)

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Note: Check with the specific journal for expected 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , etc. order on the headings} The purpose of this demonstration article is to serve as a model for adherence to APA Guidelines, 5th Edition. Presented are examples of most stylistic requirements, how an article is laid out, a references section, and supporting materials. The primer models the editors' expectations regarding a well-presented article. Future authors also are encouraged to become quite familiar with all portions of the guidelines and to develop a final draft in compliance with the journal's stylistic expectations. A successful author is a person who not only writes well and has an important message, but one who also reviews past issues of the journal, understands what the journal publishes, and adheres strictly to the stylistic guidelines.

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