Final manuscripts are documents prepared in their ultimate form with no intention of being submitted to a professional journal for publication. Common examples include student papers, theses, and dissertations. Because these documents are not bound by the strict submission guidelines of journals, their formatting often deviates from rigid APA style to improve readability. For instance, authors might embed tables and figures directly within the text near the relevant discussion, rather than placing them at the end of the document. However, students should always consult their instructors or institutional guidelines for specific formatting rules, as some courses may still require papers to be formatted as if they were being submitted for publication.