APA Referencing Weaknesses

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Prior to enrolling in this course, I have not really taken any class that was strict about citing and referencing sources in APA format. It has been a challenge for me, but through feedback from my instructors I have been able to make headway. Another weakness I see in myself is posting my assignments at the 11th hour. One of my strengths is my willingness to learn new things and this class has afforded me that. Through accredited websites, and reading Masters, I have been exposed to new information I never once new. I am eager to continue learning new things in my upcoming classes. My strategy to improve one of my weakness which is citing and referencing sources is to keep reading the Publication Manual of the American Psychological

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