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Organizing the Manuscript. Consider desired length of manuscriptUse an outlineUtilize headings within the manuscript (3.31). Report of empirical studies. Reports of original researchIntroductionMethodsResultsDiscussion. Title page. TitleAuthor AffiliationRunning headHeader and page number

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    1. APA Style Beyond Citations

    2. Organizing the Manuscript Consider desired length of manuscript Use an outline Utilize headings within the manuscript (3.31)

    3. Report of empirical studies Reports of original research Introduction Methods Results Discussion

    4. Title page Title Author Affiliation Running head Header and page number

    5. Abstract Left-justified 100-150 words (APA suggests no more than 120) Accurate Self-contained Concise and specific nonevaluative

    6. Abstract Problem under investigation Describe participants Method Findings Conclusions

    7. Introduction Develop the background Why is the problem important Literature review Purpose and rationale

    8. Methods Participants Instrumentation Data analysis

    9. Results Demographics Statistical presentation Statistical significance Practical significance

    10. Discussion Importance/relevance of findings Limitations Implications for counseling

    11. References Majority should be peer-reviewed publications Identify all authors of 6 or less in references

    12. Appendix Tables Figures

    13. Tips Avoid bias in language (2.13-2.16) e.g. he/she, children with depression Active voice (2.06) Always report about past research in past tense (2.06) Economy of expression(2.03) Avoid jargon (2.04) Be precise with word choice (2.04)

    14. Tips Be careful about using pronouns (2.04) Avoid editorial we (2.04) Use proper grammar (2.04) Review seriation (3.33) (a)…., (b)…, (c)…. Parallel construction (2.11)

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