APA guidelines for being listed as an author on a paper include
A) only the person who actually wrote the paper
B) the department chair
C) only the student, if the paper is a thesis or dissertation
D) only those who contributed to the work

Question

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According to APA guidelines, authors should only be listed if they have made substantial contributions to the paper, including the design or analysis of the research, writing, or revision of the paper. Therefore, choice D, "only those who contributed to the work," is the best option. The department chair or student may be included as authors if they meet the criteria for authorship.

APA Guidelines for Being Listed as an Author on a Paper