When faced with a research assignment, one of the most important first steps is to locate and analyze existing research on a topic. Proper citing, quoting and referencing of source material allows you to convey your breadth of research in a language commonly shared by others in your discipline. Giving others a chance to review and compare your work under these established guidelines enables your instructors to better see the work on its own merits, opposed to getting sidetracked by technical inefficiencies.
While there are various formats of academic research, the most commonly used type for undergraduate work is APA 7 formatting. When questions arise on the proper way to cite sources, one of the best sources for learning more about the proper way to cite sources is this link:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01
For this discussion, go to the link above and describe TWO things about APA format that you’ve learned from this website that you didn’t already know.
Your original post should be at least 75 – 150 words in 1-2 paragraphs. Also, your response should be 50 words or more.
