PPT-Author’s style

Truman Capote Literary style Literary element that describes the ways that the author uses words A uthors word choice sentence structure figurative language and sentence arrangement . Pam Winarski. Who painted this picture?. An author’s style is like a painter’s style. Often, a painter chooses a certain style to work in. The style becomes a way of identifying certain artists. It is the same way with authors. The style of writing that authors choose becomes a way of identifying them from their text. But what is “style”?. An Introductory Presentation Based on the 6. th. Edition APA Style Manual . This presentation will cover…. What is APA Style?. How does APA Style look?. Title Page. In-Text Citations. Reference Page. What is it?. Author’s style is the particular way the writer uses language . . - Syntax (simple or complicated). . - Diction/Dialogue (types of words used .  formal vs. informal). . - Tone/Mood. a. P. Copyeditor Training. Presented by John Barnett. Co-Editor, . Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice. Training goals. Who is the editorial team?. The importance of copyediting. Types of editing. …to support the author’s purpose. What is . STYLE . ?. Every author has his or her own . style . – that is, each author uses literary devices, tone, and mood in a particular way that makes his or her writing recognizable.. Literary Elements. . Style in literature is the literary element that describes the ways that the author uses words — the author's word choice, sentence structure, figurative language, and sentence arrangement all work together to establish mood, images, and meaning in the text. Style describes . style and purpose. Author’s Style. The author’s style is his or hers special way of using words. It is made up of these elements:. Diction. The words an author chooses. . For example, a writer may call a musician “an . Workshop . Objective: . Students . will be able to . demonstrate . knowledge of . APA formatting of in-text citations and references . in order to avoid plagiarism.. Why . Do We . U. se In-Text Citations and References?. APA Citation Style for Academic Writing Center for Writing Excellence Alexis Antico What is APA Style? Manuscripts in the social sciences most commonly use American Psychological Association (APA) Dr. . Xiaorong. Shao. Professor. /. Information Literacy Librarian . Appalachian State University. Email: shaox@appstate.edu. Purposes of Citations . In all types of academic writing, you have to document the sources you used in your paper. Citations serve a number of purposes: . 17 6.1 SAGE Harvard1. GeneralInitials shouldbe used without spaces or full points.Up to threeauthors may be listed. If moreare providedthen list the first threeauthors and represent the rest by et al. APA . =American . Psychological Association. APA . style is used by researchers . in:. Business . Education. Health . Sciences (nursing, medical . assisting, etc.) . Public Relations. Social . Sciences (. APA (American Psychological Association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences. .. However, It does not . specifically. discuss about . Skripsi. , These, and dissertations. . Plymouth State University Writing Center. Laura Walker, MS Candidate. APA Style Basics. Why APA?. APA arose out of a need to communicate clearly and effectively in the field of social and behavioral sciences. APA creates a way to communicate what is important in the field. .