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Sylvan Barnet was a professor of English and former director of writing at Tufts University. His several texts on writing and his numerous anthologies for introductory composition and literature courses have remained leaders in their field through many editions. His titles, with Hugo Bedau, include Current Issues and Enduring Questions; Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing ; and From Critical Thinking to Argument.

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Appropriate Level of Citation : This explanation is meant to prevent students from under citing and over citing in their papers. (See page 253)

Author-Date Citation System : Many examples of in-text citation including new rules for citing 3 or more authors.

Paraphrasing:  Even when putting another author's idea in your own words, it is necessary to give the author credit. While it is not required to include the page number, it can be included if you feel readers would want to more easily find the information. (8.23 Principles of Paraphrasing on page 269)

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Situations using Direct Quotations (See Sections 8.25, 8.26, 8.27,  & 8.28 in the APA Publication Manual; See also Table 8.2 for Examples of Direct Quotations Cited in the Text on page 272)

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Basic Principles of Reference List Entries : Includes components, rules for punctuation, and Examples of Where to Find Reference Information for a Journal Article entry.

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• Edited Book Chapters and Entries in Reference Works (p. 326)
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• Reviews (p. 334)
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Works Included : See the rules for what must be included and what should be excluded from a reference list. 

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• Notes: Used if the title and body are not sufficient for the reader to understand the table.

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Sample Title Pages : Both professional and student papers. (See the Student Title Page Guide, found below, for more information.) There is also an explanation of how to format Author Bylines and Affiliations. (See Sections 2.5 & 2.6,  p. 34 in the APA Publication Manual for more information). 

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Anthropomorphism : This term means that a writer gives human attributes to an inanimate object or an animal. A chart provides correct and incorrect examples of acceptable APA wording.

Verb Tense Chart : Recommended verb tenses and examples are provided for each section of the paper.

Use of First-Person Pronouns : Proper use of pronouns is provided for one or multiple authors.

Singular "They" : Rules of pronoun usage are explained in order to be inclusive and avoid gender assumptions.

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Use of Italics : Charts for situations and examples for when to use and not to use italics.

Use of Quotation Marks: Charts for situations and examples for when to use and not to use quotation marks. Note the use of quotation marks around the title of a periodical article or book when the title is used in the text of the paper. (Note: This does not apply to the Reference list.)

Acceptable Spellings of Technology Terms

Updated Capitalization Rules for Medical Terms (See Section 6.16, p. 166  in the APA Publication Manual).

Examples of In-text Citation, and Reference List, (7th Edition)

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7th Edition Research and Publication

Journal Article Reporting Standards : Also see Chapter 3, pp. 71-108 in APA Publication Manual for more information.

Avoiding Predatory or Deceptive Publishers: See Section 12.4, pp. 374-376, in APA Publication Manual for more information.

Adapting a Dissertation or Thesis Into a Journal Article

Prepare Manuscript for Submission: See Section 12.9,p. 381, in APA Publication Manual for more information.

Templates for and Examples of Copyright Attributions: See Section 12.18, pp. 390-391 in APA Publication Manual for more information.

Writing Cover Letter : Includes sample cover letters for submission and resubmission.

Flowchart of Manuscript Progression from Submission to Publication: See Figure 12.1, p. 377, in APA Publication Manual.

Response to Reviews : Includes a sample letter with various scenarios.

Correction Notices : Includes three sample correction notices.

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Critical Thinking is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the essential skills of good reasoning. The authors provide a thorough treatment of such central topics as deductive and inductive reasoning, logical fallacies, how to recognize and avoid ambiguity, and how to distinguish what is relevant from what is not. Later chapters discuss the application of critical thinking skills to particular topics and tasks, including scientific reasoning, moral reasoning, legal reasoning, media analysis, and essay writing. The book also provides complimentary access to a companion website containing additional questions, flashcards, and other useful critical thinking resources.

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