Citing Sources in APA Format
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Objective
I can create a reference list in APA format that includes all sources used in my research.
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Practice
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What are the four essential elements that must be included in a reference list entry in APA format? Provide an example of a reference list entry that includes these elements.
Explain the difference between a paraphrase and a direct quote. When should each be used in academic writing?
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Exit ticket
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“Create a reference list entry in APA format for a book titled "Understanding Psychology" authored by Sarah Lee, published in 2021 by Academic Press. Create a reference list entry in APA format for a journal article titled "The Effects of Sleep on Learning" authored by Mark Thompson, published in the Journal of Educational Psychology in 2020, volume 112, issue 3, pages 345-360.”
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