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You should be aware that graduate coursework requires a fair amount of writing. It is through the written products that you demonstrate your knowledge of course material and your ability to critically evaluate and think about the literature, concepts, and ideas. All this writing will help you develop and practice skills of professional writing that will be valuable as a professional.

There is a professional writing style you will be expected to use in producing these papers. It is the writing style of the American Psychological Association. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association can be purchased online through sources like Amazon and Barnes and Noble, and may also be available through your local bookstore. This will be a reference guide to writing papers throughout the program. We expect you to become familiar with the guidelines found in this book.

American Psychological Association (5th ed., 2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
ISBN: 1557987912

 

There is also a quick reference guide to the APA Publication Manual found on the web at http://www.docstyles.com/apacrib.htm. You should Bookmark this web page for easy reference.