Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases. An abbreviation can be an acronym, which is when the first letter of each major word of a phrase or name is used. For example, an acronym for the Justice Institute of British Columbia is JIBC.
Abbreviations can be useful to reduce repetition and maintain smooth flow of ideas in academic papers.
“Abbreviations must be defined the first time they are used in a paper. The full version of the term must be used first, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses. For example, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). For all subsequent uses throughout the paper, use only the abbreviation.
If the first time an abbreviation appears is in a heading, then do not define the abbreviation in the heading and only use the full version of the term. Instead, define the abbreviation when it next appears.
How to Use First Person Language - Tutorial
Use first-person pronouns instead of third-person pronouns when describing the work that you did as a researcher to avoid ambiguity.
Some instructors may have different requirements for first or third-person pronouns. If you are unsure of your instructor’s requirements, ask your instructor for clarification.
Singular "They"
Use the pronoun “they” for anyone:
How to Format Key Terms - Tutorial
Key terms (or technical terms) are words or phrases that have a specific meaning in a field of study.
Key terms must be defined the first time they are used in a paper. For example, Plagiarism is defined as “the act of presenting words, ideas, or images of another as your own” (APA, 2020, p. 254).
How to Use Title Case - Tutorial
Title Casing is a style of capitalization that has five rules:
e.g. The Impact of Blunt-Force Trauma to the Brain.
Use Title Case for: