4 Quick Tips on Using Correct Verb Tense for APA Style

by Michael Premo, APA Editor

For many people writing their thesis or dissertation, a common concern is how to use the correct verb tense. The APA Style Guide (7th edition) provides a section on “Grammar and Usage: 4.12” that is brief and in some ways, ambiguous. The following tips should provide you with a little more clarity through some important examples. 

APA Verb Tense Basics

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