Writing Tip

Psychologists use technical writing to communicate information. APA writing is an example of technical communication. Here is an APA writing tip adapted from Szuchman, L. (2002). Writing with style: APA made easy (2nd Ed). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Thompson Learning.

Use verbs that logically apply to the subject. People carry out actions whereas studies do not. For example,

• Researchers found …
• Results show …
• Findings suggest …
  

Back