Verb Tense Switching verb tenses can cause confusion for your readers, so you should be consistent in the tense you use. When discussing literature reviews and experimental procedures that have already happened, use past tens...
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Verb tense used in referring to other works APA style requires authors to use past tense or present perfect tense (NOT present tense) when using signal phrases to refer to or discuss previous research (have a look at this article for more details on thecorrect tenses for different parts of ...
The Publication Manual recommends that one’s writing reflect an economy of expression and the consistent use of verb tense. These two overall recommendations keep the reader focused and helps facilitate the flow of thought. Past and present perfect tense (e.g., participants had completed) are ...
Choose your main headings. Start each with with a strong verb. Ensure that the headings are parallel. This means each of the main headings should begin the same way, ideally with a strong present-tense verb. Use Roman numerals to indicate main headings. ...
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Since APA style format is used often in science fields, the belief is “less is more.” Make sure you’re able to get your points across in a clear and brief way. Be direct, clear, and professional. Try not to add fluff and unnecessary details into your paper or writing. This will ...
You can add or replace words in a quote when necessary. This might be because the original text doesn’t fit grammatically with your sentence (e.g., it’s in a different verb tense), or because extra information is needed to clarify the quote’s meaning. ...
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