During this week’s reading assignment we were introduced to a “self-assessment” test (Bethel University, 2014). This test is geared towards teaching the student where his/her strengths and weaknesses may be as a student. To be perfectly honest, the first time reading this section I skimmed over it and did not pay it much attention. I simply looked over the questions, but did not take the time to answer them. While going back and actually setting a moment aside to answer them, I found the information gathered to be enlightening. It provided me with information about myself I was aware of, but have not taken the time to assess these shortcomings.
The information gathered from the test has already shown to have an effect on the way I am approaching …show more content…
The style format can differ with each professor, unless the school has chosen a blanket writing format for all classes. One style in particular, APA, was created in 1929 by psychologists and business managers to bring a consistency to writing by setting forth a set of style rules and procedures (Bethel University, 2014). This provides the student with a guideline to follow while writing, that will ensure them the capability of using other’s work and still give credit to the original …show more content…
APA seems on the front end to be a bit more user friendly. My personal difficulties with it to this point is knowing when to properly cite a given article. I have yet to grasp the understanding if the same article should be cited multiple times in a paper, or if it is simply implied to reader they can refer to the previous ciation until a new one is given.
There are many advantages to using APA format. Simply put, it gives the writer the opportunity use not only their own knowledge of a topic, but other’s as well. This added tool can completely change the dynamic of a written piece. If cited correctly, it protects you as a student from the dreaded act of “plagiarism” (Bethel University, 2014). I can only hope that I develop a better understanding of the ways of APA, as I never want to fall victim to being accused of stealing someone else’s hard work.
The information gathered from the test has already shown to have an effect on the way I am approaching …show more content…
The style format can differ with each professor, unless the school has chosen a blanket writing format for all classes. One style in particular, APA, was created in 1929 by psychologists and business managers to bring a consistency to writing by setting forth a set of style rules and procedures (Bethel University, 2014). This provides the student with a guideline to follow while writing, that will ensure them the capability of using other’s work and still give credit to the original …show more content…
APA seems on the front end to be a bit more user friendly. My personal difficulties with it to this point is knowing when to properly cite a given article. I have yet to grasp the understanding if the same article should be cited multiple times in a paper, or if it is simply implied to reader they can refer to the previous ciation until a new one is given.
There are many advantages to using APA format. Simply put, it gives the writer the opportunity use not only their own knowledge of a topic, but other’s as well. This added tool can completely change the dynamic of a written piece. If cited correctly, it protects you as a student from the dreaded act of “plagiarism” (Bethel University, 2014). I can only hope that I develop a better understanding of the ways of APA, as I never want to fall victim to being accused of stealing someone else’s hard work.