An implied aspect of Bethel University’s Mission is the Christian Principles in which the university and its students should abide (Bethel University Undergraduate Student Quick Reference Guide, 2013). Using the APA format enables students to demonstrate their commitment to those principles and academic integrity by clearly notating when they’re using quotes and ideas from various authors or informational sources. It also familiarizes Bethel students with a commonly recognized way to acknowledge sources of information in the academic community. Additionally, using the APA format adds a layer of transparency and credibility to the thoughts and ideas a student is attempting to convey since readers can easily identify and confirm the source(s)
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Jennifer,
Your discussion post regarding the APA format is informative and well written. In writing my initial response regarding APA formatting I didn't consider the history of scholarly writing, how APA formatting created a standardized format for scholarly writing, and how the uniformity achieved from APA formatting benefits the reader. I also liked your point regarding how APA formatting allows a writer to responsibly use information found in other sources. Nice work! I’m thoroughly impressed!
Greg, You’re absolutely correct in linking ineffective use of APA formatting to plagiarism and ultimately overall integrity. However extending that linkage to leadership is very interesting. Your assertion that if a student is willing to cut corners and compromise their integrity when writing a paper more than likely they’re also willing to compromise their integrity in some way as a leader is thought provoking. I agree that compromises of integrity rarely occur in a vacuum or are isolated solely to one area of someone’s life. A leader that lacks integrity can’t be trusted and where there’s no trust there’s ultimately no
Undergraduate Student Quick Reference Guide [online version]. Retrieved from https://vcampbethel.blob.core.windows.net/public/SLS_CustomContentFileUploads/Resources/sql2_bethel_cpsModule_635/User_169201410171122270582_Undergraduate_Student_Guide_-_Sept_2013.pdf
Jennifer,
Your discussion post regarding the APA format is informative and well written. In writing my initial response regarding APA formatting I didn't consider the history of scholarly writing, how APA formatting created a standardized format for scholarly writing, and how the uniformity achieved from APA formatting benefits the reader. I also liked your point regarding how APA formatting allows a writer to responsibly use information found in other sources. Nice work! I’m thoroughly impressed!
Greg, You’re absolutely correct in linking ineffective use of APA formatting to plagiarism and ultimately overall integrity. However extending that linkage to leadership is very interesting. Your assertion that if a student is willing to cut corners and compromise their integrity when writing a paper more than likely they’re also willing to compromise their integrity in some way as a leader is thought provoking. I agree that compromises of integrity rarely occur in a vacuum or are isolated solely to one area of someone’s life. A leader that lacks integrity can’t be trusted and where there’s no trust there’s ultimately no