Strict APA Style

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24. You use appropriate language, avoiding wordiness, while giving the reader all necessary information in strict APA style.
I think I would have somewhat trouble with this one because In the past when I was here APA style confused me a lot when it came down to reference. I would usually just copy and paste the link or try to put it in the format and it still didn’t work so it kind of cost me a lot in my classes and my grades. How to overcome always ask for help, go back and research the way it should be presented and follow the directions when doing a research paper.

2. Your main point is an original, clearly defined claim and is consistent with current research on the subject selected.
Choosing a subject and sticking to the main or main

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