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Codes: # ¶ X

#          Space          

Use one space after a word unless it is followed by end punctuation. Use one space after punctuation. Special spacing rules apply to abbreviations (e.g., i.e., etc.; see APA, pp. 87-88).

Example with Error:   Most injuries in children below the age of five years occur in the home (AlMari et al., 2016) .The majority of these injuries are preventable.
Example with Correction: Most injuries in children below the age of five years occur in the home (AlMari et al., 2016). The majority of these injuries are preventable.

For more, see our LCGuide.

¶          Paragraph structure

Please, review the structure of this paragraph for content or organization.

Content: A paragraph should be about one main topic. All of the supporting sentences should have a clear relationship to that main topic.

Organization: The supporting sentences in a paragraph should be in a logical order so that one idea (sentence) leads into the next idea (sentence).

For more, see our LCGuide.

X          Delete

would suggest deleting this word or these words.

Example with Error: She is very extremely intelligent.
Example with Correction: She is extremely intelligent.