APA writing styles (Academic Writing)
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 it's 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.
