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Caveat: This guide is intended to supplement —not replace—the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 2010). As a quick reference, this guide is not comprehensive but covers the most common style issues that arise in student writing. Disclaimer: This reference tool is based on the APA Manual of Style (6th ed.). As such, none of the contents should be assumed the original work or thoughts of the editor/compiler. The UNC School of Social Work follows the writing standards of the American Psychological Association as detailed in the APA Manual of Style (2010). However, each instructor has the discretion to accept or require other styles and modifications to the APA standards. Therefore, always check with your instructor professor to determine his or her requirements