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As an doctoral independent scholar, you must continually develop your understanding of and ability to apply the APA style and format to your academic writing. In this program, the APA requirements not only apply to every Discussion and written Assignment you will complete, it also applies to your Doctoral Study. Learning to apply the style and format standards of APA require practice and perseverance, but with time, you can achieve mastery. In this Discussion, you will evaluate the current strength of your APA skills in order to map out a path for ongoing development and to help ensure your future success throughout your doctoral program. ost an assessment of your APA knowledge strengths and areas of opportunity. Your assessment should include answers to the following questions:  What aspect(s) of APA style and formatting did you find easier to comprehend? Why?  What aspect(s) of APA style and formatting do you find most challenging? Why?  How will you plan to minimize or overcome your challenges in APA style and formatting? Provide specific examples. Enusre you support your discussion posts with a minimum of two specific citations from the APA Manual and any additional sources. Refer to the Week 2 Discussion Rubric for specific grading elements and criteria. Your Instructor will use this rubric to assess and grade your work. Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings. BY DAY 5 Respond to two or more of your colleagues’ postings in one or more of the following ways:  Support or refute your colleague’s analysis of their assessment.  Suggest one or more additional APA resources (e.g., Walden Writing Center resources, other websites) your colleague may find beneficial to support their knowledge and understanding of the specific APA style and format challenge identified. Return to the Week 2 Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial posting. Note what insights you gained as a result of reading the comments your colleagues made.

Hello Everyone, Welcome to week 2 discussion. From my experience in using the APA 7 th edition, The APA referencing style framework facilitates proficient intellectual discourse by aiding authors in presenting their views with clarity, precision, and inclusivity. APA Style enhances the clarity of works , addressing often complex subjects. Enhancing the readability and comprehensibility of writings is facilitated. Consistency in source citation and adherence to a standardized structure in writing contribute to improved coherence and facilitate the maintenance of attention to the paper, For instance, I could reference Sternberg, R. J. (2007). A systems model of leadership: WICS. American Psychologist, 62, 34–42. APA style also helps me to improve the author's research organization and enhance the reader's ability to locate pertinent material to assess such a study. Citation is a customary practice within academia that serves as a professional courtesy to recognize and attribute the contributions of others. By doing so, it also enhances the credibility of one's work (VandaBos, 2007). Nevertheless, For me, the use of APA formatting presents many difficulties when formatting a research paper. Among these obstacles, the most formidable feature of APA formatting is in the proper citation and composition of references. Particularly, including several authors in references may introduce complexity and intricacy to the writing process. A significant number of the articles had erroneous or unsuitable headers, characterized by either incorrect hierarchical placement or improper formatting. Headings are also challenging to format according to the American Psychological Association (APA) style guidelines. One of the challenges I encountered in formatting a document in APA style is the appropriate handling of headers. The reference page consists of several discrete citations, with each citation type (e.g., book, internet, journal article) requiring distinct instructions. An illustration of this may be seen in the formatting conventions for book titles, where they are often italicized and written in sentence case. Conversely, when referring to the name of a journal, it is customary to capitalize the first letters of each word, a style known as title case. However, the first step involves verifying the 5-level heading structure outlined in the 7th edition of the Publication Manual (Bradley et al., 2020). One potential approach to address the difficulty mentioned above involves acquiring knowledge and proficiency in properly crediting authors inside the references section. It is important to acknowledge that in academic writing, the author's name should be included first in the references, followed by the publication date and title (Mardin et al., 2020). I could also adopt each entry in the APA reference list with the author, date, title, and source elements.

References Bradley, L., Noble, N., & Hendricks, B. (2020). The APA Publication Manual: Changes in the seventh edition. The Family Journal, 28(2), 126-130. Mardin, H., Baharuddin, B., & Nane, L. (2020). Pelatihan Cara Menulis Sitasi Dan Daftar Pustaka Jurnal Format Apa StyleMenggunakan Aplikasi Mendeley. Jurnal Abdidas, 1(3), 137- 143. VandenBos, G. R. (2007). APA dictionary of psychology. American Psychological Association. Good Morning, I enjoyed reading your post and agree with you that it aids authors in presenting their views with clarity. Also, it allows me to think from a different perspective regarding APA formatting. My middle schooler is required to write in APA formatting. Having different perspectives on the topic makes it easier to communicate how they must complete their assignments. We are often given a format, but unfortunately, they are not. I shared our format with them so they could plug and play rather than go in and set margins. Now, they know how to accomplish those tasks; however, sharing worked better for time and energy. APA provides a guideline of what is expected and examples (Perrin, R. 2014). After completing APA formatting over the year, it gets easier with time. However, I have experienced various versions and must remember the rules for the version I am required to do now. APA 7 is my favorite version at the moment. It may be because of what is required or what I feel the most comfortable completing now. It is the most manageable format thus far. I look forward to what changes are to come. Perrin, R. (2014). Pocket Guide to APA style 5th edition. I'm glad to hear you found the information helpful and that you're finding APA 7 easier to work with. Transitioning between different versions of APA can be challenging given the slight but significant differences between each edition. But, as you've experienced, with practice, it becomes more manageable. Your method of sharing a pre-formatted document with your middle schooler is a great idea. It's a practical way to teach them APA formatting without overwhelming them with all the details at once. Plus, it helps them gradually understand the importance of formatting in academic writing. Reference lists, in-text citations, and the overall structure of the

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paper are some of the key elements that APA formatting standardizes. This not only helps to maintain consistency in the presentation of ideas but also makes it easier for readers to follow the author's thoughts and locate the sources of information. APA 7, the latest version of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, introduced some changes to make the formatting process more straightforward and adaptable to diverse sources of information, especially digital ones. For instance, it no longer requires the format of source materials (like "[DVD]" or "[Web]") in the reference list, and it uses the singular "they" as a gender-neutral pronoun, among other updates. Remember, the goal of any citation style, including APA, is to be a clear, consistent method for crediting sources and creating a standardized look and feel to academic work. It's all about facilitating the exchange of ideas in a structured manner. hello, What were your thoughts on the different aspects of APA Style and formatting that you found to be easily understandable, and why? It's crucial to adhere to APA formatting guidelines, as it helps to present ideas in an organized and scholarly way. Thankfully, the structure of APA formatting is uncomplicated, making it simple to follow. The utilization of sections and headings in the format aids readers in comprehending the topic being discussed. This structure is crucial in guaranteeing that written work is well- organized and effectively communicates ideas. What were the areas of APA Style and formatting that you found to be the most challenging, and why? Though it may be tricky to correctly cite sources and follow style mechanics, I am determined to improve in these areas. I plan on dedicating time to studying the examples and explanations outlined in the 7th edition of the APA publication manual. My focus will be on mastering the usage of tables and figures as explained in Chapters 6 and 7. Moreover, I am open to seeking guidance from Walden's writing center to enhance my writing skills and proficiency in APA formatting. How do you intend to conquer or decrease your challenges in APA style and formatting? I am delighted to know that Sections 8.32 and 8.33 of the publication manual provide precise instructions on how to accurately cite articles that I have quoted from other sources. By following these sections, I can ensure that I am citing both the primary source and the direct quote in my paper, thus adhering to APA regulations. With the help of the necessary resources and tools at my disposal, I am confident that I can improve my proficiency in APA formatting and style.

Reference: American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/books/9781433832185 Your well-structured post demonstrates a proactive approach to improving your understanding of APA formatting guidelines. I want to suggest some additional APA resources to enhance your knowledge further. You rightly emphasize the significance of following APA formatting guidelines, maintaining consistency, and ensuring that academic work is presented clearly and scholarlyly. (Joseph, 2023) This point is accurate and well- founded. Describing the structure of APA formatting as uncomplicated and easy to follow is a positive perspective. Indeed, the APA style provides a structured framework that, once understood, can simplify organizing and presenting ideas in academic writing. As for additional resources to support the journey, here are some suggestions: The official APA Style website (apastyle.apa.org) offers many resources, including tutorials, FAQs, and citation examples. Consider purchasing or borrowing guidebooks to help navigate APA style. These books often break down the rules in a user-friendly manner. Lastly, many universities and organizations offer workshops or webinars on APA style. They can provide interactive learning opportunities and allow participants to ask questions. I will incorporate these suggestions throughout my journey as well. Great post! Reference: American Psychological Association. (n.d.-b). Apa style . American Psychological Association. https://apastyle.apa.org/

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