Welcome, singular “they” (APA Style Blog

• The use of “she or he” is out, “they” is in. This has been debated in academic writing circles for a while; however, in 2019 more dictionaries and academic writing styles have begun endorsing the use of the singular they to be more inclusive of non-binary individuals and others who identify with other gender pronouns besides she or he.
   

Gendered Language and the Historical Context

• ​This is a link to an article on the APA Style Blog on how to handle gendered language in quotes. Because it can potentially change the meaning, as of now APA style requires to leave gendered language in the quotes that would now be written in gender-inclusive language.​
   

Purdue Writing Lab: Independent and Dependent Clauses
 

Plagiarism, Self-Plagiarism and Fair Use

• ​This resource is written for scholars publishing their work; however, it applies to students as well. In most academic programs there are clear policies prohibiting self-plagiarism as well as plagiarism. Most colleges and universities now use resources such as TurnItIn.com that readily identify plagiarism and self-plagiarism. The consequences for violating these policies vary, but can be quite strict, including some schools having a zero tolerance policy. You are investing large amounts of money and time in your education; it is best to make sure that every paper you write is an original piece of your own work. Do not risk your professional future by recycling papers.