LibGuides: TIM-5120 v1: Lesson 4 Resources

Lesson 4 Resources

APA Table Guidelines Made Simple
Betts, J. (n.d.). APA table guidelines made simple. Bibliography.
This is an excellent resource for learning and referencing the APA Guidelines for designing and creating tables. It references the elements and components of tables in the APA Standard: Number, Title, Headings, Body, and Note. You may want to bookmark this for future reference in creating tables for other courses in your program.
APA Style: Table Setup
American Psychological Association. (n.d.) APA style: Table setup.
This page describes the process and elements for setting up a table based on the APA format. It references the table components, the elements of tabular construction, and the table placement.
APA Style: Sample Tables
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). APA style: Sample tables.
This page provides several examples of tables in the APA format using statistical output that will be useful to you as you move deeper into your students. Some examples include demographics, t-tests, correlations, analysis of variance (ANOVA), regression, qualitative with variable descriptions, and mixed methods.
Guidelines for Designing Tables
Understanding Graphics. (n.d.). Guidelines for designing tables.
This set of guidelines provides an excellent understanding of the broader elements of tabular design. It addresses elements beyond the formatting standards such as those associated with APA, including usability, composition, organization, visual hierarchy, and emphasis of critical data.
Tips on Effective Use of Tables and Figures in Research Papers
Rodriguez, V. (2020, June 17). Tips on effective use of tables and figures in research papers. Editage.
This article provides a short but highly functional description of the best practices for determining whether you should use text, tables, or figures to communicate critical information in scientific and technical journal articles. Its focus is primarily on writing for formal journals. However, the guidelines it offers are applicable in technical communication writ large.

Lesson 4 Assignment File