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New APA Lingo

Shakespeare, loosely paraphrased, once wrote that a rose by any other name is still a rose, and that idea, by extension, now applies to APA Style as familiar terms now […]

First Impressions

First impressions are, after all, first impressions, so setting up your APA formatted title page and header correctly will provide the kind of first impression you want readers to have […]

New Video Tutorial: APA 7th Demystified!

Bewildered by APA? Head spinning just thinking about the transition to the 7th edition of the Publication Manual? Fear not! The Writing Center at Purdue Global has rolled out its […]

The Singular “They”

The singular they?! Yes, the singular “they,” as in Everyone learns “their” ABCs or What one doesn’t know can’t hurt “them.” While the singular “they” has been a topic of […]

One Space, Two Spaces

One mind-blowing change APA made in the 7th edition is the switch to using one space after a period rather than two. Why is this mind-blowing? After all, most publication […]

Sneak Peek: APA 7th Edition Key Changes

Hands-down the most significant change in the 7th edition of APA is its conscious effort to produce a more student-friendly publication manual. Indeed, APA 7th offers a kinder and gentler […]

Meet the New Blog

Get ready! Every Friday the Purdue Global ASC and WC Resource Center and Blog will publish new content for our learning community.  “Every Friday?” you might be asking. Yes, starting […]

Action Plans for Online Learners: New Video Series

Chrissine Cairns, MA, Academic Center Specialist My Action Plan for Procrastination (MAPP) is a series of three video tutorials developed for online learners on overcoming procrastination that can be used […]

Celebrating Writing

Amy Sexton, MSEd, Writing Tutor Fall means crisp, cooler weather, stunning autumn shows of crimson, rust, and golden leaves, bountiful garden harvests, and, on Friday, October 20, a celebration of […]

English Language Learner Support and the Making of an Inclusive Writing Center

Chrissine Cairns, MA, Writing Center Tutor The Writing Center is a dynamic and inclusive tutoring center staffed by experts in college writing, online writing instruction, and the delivery of personalized […]