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University of The People EDUC5470 Discussion Week 5 Question As you get closer to submitting your completed proposal, what have you learned about writing a research paper utilizing proper APA 7 formatting? What mistakes do you routinely make that you need to focus on? What parts of formatting do you seem to struggle with the most and why? (no use of first person, use of past tense or future tense, formatting references, in-text citations, quotations, etc.) In two to three paragraphs, discuss the above and explain what steps you will take to overcome the struggles you are currently facing. Answer Section A What have you learned about writing a research paper utilizing proper APA 7 formatting? The researcher has discovered that APA formatting has specific standards that researchers must follow. When using In-Text Citations, for example, In the text, provide the author's last name and the year of publication in parenthesis (Author, Year). Include the page number (Author, Year, p. Page Number) for direct quotes. After the first citation, use "et al." for in-text citations of sources having three or more authors. Second, use 1-inch margins on all sides of the paper for general document formatting. Use a clean, legible typeface with a 12-point font size, for example, Times New Roman or Arial. The

whole document should be double-spaced, including the title page, abstract, main content, and references. What mistakes do you routinely make that you need to focus on? When quoting a general document, I usually make a mistake by selecting the incorrect APA formatting feature such as doing the in-text -Citations incorrectly. To begin,for General document, incorrect margins and font: Mistake: use the requisite 1- inch margins on all sides or a font size other than 12-point Times New Roman or Arial. Solution: Double-check your document settings to confirm the correct margins and font size. Second, In-Text Citation Errors: Incorrectly structuring in-text citations, such as missing author names, publication years, or page numbers, is a standard error. Solution: Double-check each in-text citation to ensure it has all relevant information and adheres to APA standards. Third, Issues with Reference Lists: Errors in the reference list, such as missing entries, inappropriate alphabetical order, or improper formatting, are examples of mistakes. Solution: Carefully study the reference list to confirm that everything is correct.

Section B What parts of formatting do you seem to struggle with the most and why? The parts of formatting I struggle with the most In-text citing, The researcher struggle with in-text citation formatting because citation styles have specific and sometimes tricky rules dictating how to reference different types of sources, handle numerous authors, and cite electronic sources. The complexities of these norms might be intimidating, especially for people new to academic writing. Furthermore, in- text citations frequently necessitate recalling particular facts about the source; direct quotes, for example, include the author's name, publication year, and page number. Citation errors can occur due to memory gaps or difficulty recalling specific details. Section c Measure to overcome the formatting struggles The researchers needed to learn how to do formatting in the correct way, this can be done by research online and practice doing it. The researcher should always consult the APA guidelines for guidance. Solution: 1. Learn the exact guidelines of the citation style (for example, APA, MLA, or Chicago).

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