Just when you think you've finally got it, the powers that be go ahead and change everything on you. Ah, such is life . . .
Guess what? Now that we've all mastered the APA format, it is being updated!! The sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association will be available this July.
While this may at first appear to be a setback for those of us who have highlighted and bookmarked our APA manuals to death, there are definitely some positive points worth noting. First, the new manual will have an expanded section for online sources, aiding us all immensely in this age of modern technology. Second, the new manual promises to be more user-friendly so that we can all find answers to our questions quicker and easier. Finally, in what will be lauded as the most brilliant stroke of genius since the one space after the period rule, the cover of the new manual will now be blue instead of black. So forget reaching for the imposing black manual of the 5th edition, and start treating yourself to the helpful blue skies of the APA 6th edition.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
It's getting warmer
It's getting warmer. It's more likely that you will be writing papers on your laptop outside or on the beach. It's time to enjoy the sun. It's time to enjoy spring. It's time . . .
Remember to run spellcheck. Remember to consult the Sentence Variety and Punctuation charts. Remember to bring your work into the Writing Center for additional coaching. Remember . . .
When the weather outside gets nice, spring fever could be knocking at the door. But stay the course, finish your tasks, and in about a month you will reap the reward.
Consider the weather today:
The sky was dark and foreboding. Rain hung in the air.
Birds were not chirping. They all had stopped to stare.
The wind, it bellowed and howled, threatening from all around.
The people hustled and bustled, their shadowed faces covered in frowns.
But then the sky was opened. The sun began to shine.
The rain melted away, and Spring shouted, "It's time!"
So if your assignments are mounting and causing you gloom and doom,
Remember that there is sunshine out there and you'll be celebrating soon!
Happy Spring!
Remember to run spellcheck. Remember to consult the Sentence Variety and Punctuation charts. Remember to bring your work into the Writing Center for additional coaching. Remember . . .
When the weather outside gets nice, spring fever could be knocking at the door. But stay the course, finish your tasks, and in about a month you will reap the reward.
Consider the weather today:
The sky was dark and foreboding. Rain hung in the air.
Birds were not chirping. They all had stopped to stare.
The wind, it bellowed and howled, threatening from all around.
The people hustled and bustled, their shadowed faces covered in frowns.
But then the sky was opened. The sun began to shine.
The rain melted away, and Spring shouted, "It's time!"
So if your assignments are mounting and causing you gloom and doom,
Remember that there is sunshine out there and you'll be celebrating soon!
Happy Spring!
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