This module introduces the basic rules of APA style for academic writing. It explains that formal writing is used for academic papers and business communications, while informal writing is used for casual conversations. When writing academically, students should avoid colloquial language and use formal tone, citations, and references. The module also outlines the typical sections of an APA style paper, including a title page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, and references. By completing this module, students will learn to cite sources and create a bibliography in APA style using Microsoft Word.

1. ENGLISH ADVANCED I MODULE III PROF. JOSADAC FLORES PÉREZ UVM Guadalajara North Campus English Academia

2. This module introduces you to the APA Basic Rules. As a student you will need to focus on academic writing when writing an academic paper. Whether you are writing a discussion posting, e-mail to your instructor or a homework paper, you will need to use formal writing. It is not the same to write a message to a friend in the chat, than to write something for an academic purpose. UVM Guadalajara North Campus English Academia

3. Formal writing is used in academic writing and business communications. Informal English I used when communication with friends in a casual setting. When using informal writing you can use: colloquial words and expressions, contractions, slang, first person, clichés, or abbreviations. When writing for academic purposes you need to avoid using colloquial words or expressions, contractions and abbreviations. Academic writing involves a formal tone and requires planning and organizational skills. In academic writing your audience includes your teacher and other professionals. If you are writing an academic paper, avoid the familiar or informal tone that will make your writing seem less professional. UVM Guadalajara North Campus English Academia

4. When writing for academic purposes you need to write original papers. You can use the ideas of other authors to support your own ideas including in-text citations and references. APA style was developed by social and behavioral scientists to standardize scientific writing and is used for term papers, research reports, empirical studies, literature reviews, theoretical articles, methodological articles and case studies. In general terms, a paper in APA style includes a title page, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, references and appendices. Formatting your paper in APA style means paying attention to mechanical details such as typeface, line spacing, margins, and page headers. UVM Guadalajara North Campus English Academia

5. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this module, you will be able to: Describe the basic rules of the APA style. Use MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD to cite and create a bibliography. UVM Guadalajara North Campus English Academia

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7. TOPIC: APA APAStyle.org. (2010) APA Style. Basic of APA Style Tutorial. Retrieved July 12, 2010, from http://flash1r.apa.org/apastyle/basics/index.htm The link above is a tutorial that will show you how to apply some basic rules of APA style. You can use this tutorial to learn how to write a term paper in APA style. UVM Guadalajara North Campus English Academia

8. TOPIC: ACADEMIC VOACABULARY Sandra Haywood. (2010). Academic Vocabulary. University of Nottingham. Retrieved July 12, 2010, from http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/%7Ealzsh3/acvocab/wordlists.htm In the link above you can open the sub lists of academic words that are most commonly used in academic papers. When writing for academic purposes you will need to use some of these words. Review them and if necessary find the meaning in the dictionary. These sub lists need to be opened with Microsoft Word. UVM Guadalajara North Campus English Academia