ACADEMIC WRITING · APA 7TH EDITION
Writing with clarity
Organize your argument around a clear purpose. Let each paragraph develop one idea, connect claims to evidence, and distinguish findings from interpretation.
A practical revision pass
- Underline the main claim in each paragraph.
- Check that the supporting evidence fits that claim.
- Replace vague subjects with specific people, actions, or concepts.
- Remove repetition and define unfamiliar terms.
Clear prose and accurate attribution work together; formatting alone does not make an argument persuasive.