APAPro will format the following papers to the specifications of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Fifth Edition):
Dissertations (including proposals)
Theses
Journal articles
Any other papers requiring APA formatting
Layout
Margins
Font/text size
Pagination header placement
Spacing (including quotations)
Title page (running head, title, author & institution)
Abstract
Accurate reflection of content of paper
Word count
Headings
Accurate number of levels used
Correct placement, font, and punctuation
Text
Follows APA guidelines regarding grammar, active voice, nondiscriminatory language, gender neutrality, etc.
Correct treatment of numbers (spelled out versus digits), dates, abbreviations, etc.
Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word choice.
Good flow.
Clear and logical.
In-Text Citations:
Items complete (fill in missing information if possible using References section)
One-to-one correspondence between citations and References section (personal correspondence excepted.)
Correct subsequent citations of same work (treat multiple author names and year correctly)
Tables and Figures
Titles and numbering
Follow other APA guidelines.
References
Items complete and formatted appropriately according to the 95 APA categories
All reference item
URLs are clicked on to determine whether they still work.
Note: Because of the immense number and variety of reference materials, many of which the editor has no way to access, the editor can’t verify the accuracy or completeness of all items. However, the editor will make a short Internet search to check on apparently suspicious titles (i.e., those that are misspelled or seem to lack info) and will identify others for further author input.
Confidentiality: APAPro may use nonidentifiable information (number of pages edited, etc.) for statistical purposes, but otherwise the content of client works and client communications/information are kept in the strictest confidentiality.
Disclaimers: As APAPro is an Internet-only service, all communication is done via email. This allows APAPro to keep its overhead low while providing a complete record of all client/editor communications for better accuracy in meeting client needs. APAPro is also an editing/formatting service only, and while some rewriting may be necessary as part of the editing process, APAPro does not do any original writing, nor will it participate in any way in plagiarism.