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APA writing styles (Academic Writing) ANSWERS PEREGRINE ALL ANSWERS Spring -2023 LATEST SOLUTION 100% CORRECT GUARANTEED GRADE A+ 1) What if anything, is incorrect with the font style used in this example text Answer= used Arial narrow font style (img. Of Literature - review… leadership) 2) What if anything, is incorrect with the line spacing used in this example text? Answer= there is an extra line after paragraphs; all text should simply be double - spaced. 3) There are no apa manuscript layout errors with this segment of the paper: true or false? Answer= false 4) What, if anything, is wrong with the reference section? Answer= all the above. (hanging indent, double -spaced, start on new page 5) Assuming that the options have been set correctly for this document, why is there a green underline within each of these highlighted sections? Answer= there should be two spaces after the period at the end of the sentence and Word’s grammar/style check has identified this error. 6) What, if anything, is wrong relative to the format for these paragraphs? Answer= with double -spacing, there should be 0pt before and after additional line spacing 7) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The delay in the ceremony’s commencement was caused by a sudden downpour on the front lawn. C Passive voice. Use the active voice for direct, concise writing. 8) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: I agree with your discussion post its a lot harder to fix human resource problems when they’re aren’t any systems in place. A Incorrect grammar or punctuation. All academic writing must adhere to the rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. 9) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The validation -seeking approach employed by many social media users can lead to the alienation of others in the social circle. B Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into awkward adjectives makes ideas more abstract. 10) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The results seem to indicate that there could be a minor shift in the way social media is used in organizations. C Hedging. Qualifiers lend doubt to your writing. Strike extra words that do not contribute meaning. 11) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The reduction in hostilities by the rebel forces resulted in the ratification of a peace treaty by the government. B Zombie nouns. Turning active verbs into awkward adjectives makes ideas more abstract. 12) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: A rising awareness of the dichotomous nature of the current political paradigm shift manifests itself in a societal entropy that resists efforts to promote bilateral coalescence. A Lacks clarity. Using a pretentious tone confuses the audience; choose words that enlighten the reader. (Correct! This sentence is an example of academic narcissism. Good academic writing aims to explain, not impress .) 13) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: Statements on current events were read by the participants, and responses of agreement or disagreement were recorded. B Passive voice. Use the active voice for direct, concise writing. 14) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: Many experts agree that cutting sugar from children’s diets improves their behavior control and cognitive ability. B Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient; include an appropriate reference to back up each argument . 15) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: The analysis partially explains the comparatively strong presence of first-generation college graduates in the relatively risky field of entrepreneurism. A Hedging. Qualifiers lend doubt to your writing. Strike extra words that do not contribute meaning. 16) Identify the type of writing error in the following sentence: It is widely acknowledged that Britain’s exit from the European Union will have a negative economic impact on citizens of the UK. B Unsupported assertion. Opinion alone is insufficient; include an appropriate reference to back up each argument. Critical Thinking in Exploring a Research Problem 17) Which of the following should be accomplished by the introduction of a research paper? D The introduction should introduce the topic, state the research problem, propose a thesis, and point the reader toward the conclusion. 18) To establish the importance of your research problem, which of the following does NOT contribute to its value as a subject for study? C A paragraph explaining your personal interest in the subject, and its relevance in your life. 19) Which section of a research paper unites all aspects of the research problem posed in the introduction, tying together the results of the study and with the findings from other literature in the field? D The conclusion. 20) The conclusion of a research paper should do all the following EXCEPT: A Explain how the data was gathered. 21) Which of the following represents a logical order for the structure of a research paper? B Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion. 22) Why should the definition of a research problem include summaries and critiques of existing studies? D To help the reader understand the limitations of current knowledge and the possible contribution of your research. 23) The methods section of a paper includes all the following EXCEPT: C An interpretation of the results from competing and concurring studies. 24) The results section of a paper includes all the following EXCEPT: A A interpretation of the conclusions from competing and concurring studies. 25) The discussion section of a paper will do all the following EXCEPT: B Explain the procedure used to perform the study. 26) The introduction to a research paper should clearly define a specific research problem. Which of the following would NOT be included in an effective introduction? A One or more paragraphs explaining your personal interest in the subject. Different Documentation Styles and Who Uses Them 27) Which of the following is NOT one of the three main documentation styles used in academic writing? A APA Style (American Psychological Association) B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) C Association of American Universities (AAU) style D MLA (Modern Language Association) style 28) Which type of documentation style is most often used in the humanities or liberal arts? D A APA Style (American Psychological Association) B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) C Council of Science Editors (CSE) style D MLA (Modern Language Association) style 29) Which type of documentation style applies to authors, editors, copyrighters, and publishers? B A APA Style (American Psychological Association) B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) C Council of Science Editors (CSE) style D MLA (Modern Language Association) style 30) What is the documentation style most commonly used for academic writing in the fields of business, nursing, and social sciences? A A APA Style (American Psychological Association) B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) C Council of Science Editors (CSE) style D MLA (Modern Language Association) style 31) Which documentation style has less rigid guidelines for citing sources, but includes a list of core elements for works cited? D A APA Style (American Psychological Association) B Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) C Council of Science Editors (CSE) style D MLA (Modern Language Association) style

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