Is defining the first use of an acronym within parenthesis allowed?
I don't see a rule against it, but defining an acronym within parenthesis does not seem correct (e.g., Awkward Definition of Acronym (ADA)). Does defining ADA like this break rules?
In APA, square brackets are used:
When the spelled-out version first appears in parentheses, put the abbreviation in brackets after it:
- Example: The diagnosis (i.e., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD]) was confirmed via behavioral observation.