Which is the best construction for an APA-style paper?
A)Each participant used his/her code number.
B)Each participant used his or her code number.
C)Participants used his or her code number.
D)When a participant finished, s/he wrote a code number on the paper.

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Using "his or her" instead of just "his" or "her" is inclusive and avoids gender bias in language, which is a key principle of APA style.

Which Is the Best Construction for an APA-Style Paper