Friday, November 20, 2009

APA 6th changes are mostly in the book itself

Which is good news for those afraid of the prospect of writing their dissertation or other project according to current APA style. But there are a few changes. Hmm, and why not follow one of the not-so-new rules myself here now: notice my two (2) spaces after that period up there. And right there! In fact, it's to be followed after all "ending punctuation." This is a returning rule of old and the one that'll save you the easiest money. It's something you can do yourself before submitting to an editor. Or not -- for mindless tasks have their place on our desktops as well as yours. Remember, more is less...(?!) As for why this reversion came about, well, none of us make the rules, we just inform them. Bye for now.
Later: AHA! I SEE MY EXAMPLE MADE NO DIFFERENCE HERE AFTER ALL: THE REVERSION REVERTS TO ONE (1) SPACE ON BLOGSPOT POSTS.
Still later: APA HAS SINCE CHANGED THIS "RULE" TO A RECOMMENDATION! (A good thing.)