WritePolish in Action

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APA

APA 7th Edition Example

Psychology Research Paper

Before WritePolish

The study found that 5 participants (that's 25% of the sample) showed improved memory recall. However, the effect wasn't very significant and the researchers aren't sure about the implications.

!Issue: Inconsistent number formatting (5 vs 25%)

!Issue: Informal contractions ("that's", "wasn't", "aren't")

!Issue: Vague language ("very significant")

After WritePolish

The study found that five participants (25% of the sample) demonstrated enhanced memory recall. However, the effect was not statistically significant, and the researchers remain uncertain about the clinical implications.

Numbers spelled out correctly per APA rules

Formal tone without contractions

Precise academic vocabulary

MLA

MLA 9th Edition Example

Literature Analysis

Before WritePolish

Shakespeare's use of metaphors in "hamlet" really shows how he was able to explore themes of mortality. In act 3 scene 1 the "to be or not to be" speech contains lots of imagery.

!Issue: Title not properly capitalized ("hamlet")

!Issue: Informal phrasing ("really shows", "lots of")

!Issue: Missing capitalization in "Act" and "Scene"

After WritePolish

Shakespeare's use of metaphors in Hamlet demonstrates his exploration of mortality themes. In Act 3, Scene 1, the "To be or not to be" soliloquy employs extensive imagery to convey existential contemplation.

Title properly italicized and capitalized

Academic tone maintained throughout

Proper capitalization of Act and Scene

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Citation Validation Example

Reference Formatting

Incorrect Citation

reference.bib

Smith, J. (2020) ←missing period The effects of climate change. Journal of Environmental Studies, vol. 15, no. 3 ←wrong format, pp. 45-67.

!Issue: Missing period after date

!Issue: Incorrect volume/issue format

!Issue: Title should be sentence case

Correct APA Citation

reference.bib

Smith, J. (2020). The effects of climate change. Journal of Environmental Studies, 15(3), 45–67.

Proper punctuation throughout

Correct APA volume/issue format

Sentence case for article title

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