APA 7 Rules
What does APA stand for?
American Psychological Association
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that expresses the main idea or argument of an essay.
Online learning is convenient. ________, it can be distracting.
However
Identify the transitional device: "For instance, many students struggle with time management."
For instance
What point of view is required in academic writing?
Third person POV
If a passage you are directly quoting also contains quotation marks, what should you replace it with?
Single quotation marks ('')
Which section of an academic essay provides background and context?
The introduction.
The study revealed high stress levels. ___, students slept an average of only 5 hours.
For example / Specifically
The transitions "for instance" and "such as" are used for what purpose?
Giving examples
Choose the better sentence for academic writing: (A) “I think global warming is bad.” or (B) “Global warming poses serious environmental risks.”
B
How do you cite a source with three or more authors in-text?
Use only the first author’s surname followed by “et al.” (e.g., Smith et al., 2021).
Which part of the paragraph contains the main idea?
Topic Sentence
_____ the students practiced consistently, they showed improvement.
Because / Since
Identify the transition and its purpose: "Meanwhile, the students prepared for their exams."
Meanwhile; to show time or sequence
What’s the difference between “which” and “that” in relative clauses?
“That” introduces essential information; “which” adds non-essential details.
When is it encouraged to include the page/paragraph number in the in-text citation?
Name at least two rules for academic formal writing.
Objective tone, complex structures, precise vocabulary, no contractions.
The first method is very effective but costly. ____________, the second method is less effective and cheaper.
On the other hand
The transitions "therefore," "thus," and "as a result" are used for what purpose?
To show cause and effect
What’s the academic equivalent of “I think”?
“It can be argued that…” / “This suggests that…”
What is the correct order to write a reference entry for a journal article?
Author. (Year). Article title. Journal Title, volume(issue), page range. https://doi
To stay focused on the main idea and not wander off in writing is an application of which UIS?
Relevance
The researchers found no link between variables. ___________, they recommended further studies.
Therefore / As a result
"Nevertheless" is a transition used for what purpose?
To show a contrasting idea or a shift in thought
In formal academic writing, should you use personal pronouns e.g. "You"? Explain why or why not.
Personal pronouns are often avoided to maintain objectivity. It directly addresses the reader and makes the text informal. Instead, use impersonal constructions like “one,” “students,” or passive voice (e.g., “It can be argued that…” instead of “You can see that…”).