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    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…

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    likely to interact with people. Questions 4: Generate and answer your own question. The topic of the question must relate to the COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES (Section IV from course syllabus).7 I choose demonstrate an applied knowledge of the APA style and format, and my question why is APA style important for graduate students? Knowledge of the APA format is important for graduate students because one can demonstrate the ability to cite references from a wide variety of sources. APA…

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    obviously are an integral part of communication. I understand that improving my writing skills will benefit me tremendously in my leadership role. Practicing and reading more will help me improve my writing, which will improve my communication skills. Reference: Chambers, C. (2016). Orientation to Online Learning [Lecture]. Retrieved from https://betheluniversityonline.net/ Maxwell, John. "Lead Effectively through Solid Communication Skills." Pardon Our Interruption. N.p., 07 July 2004.…

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    students are still aloud a certain period of time to complete the essay. If the topic is not broad enough for me to complete instantly, I research material and jot things down to better prepare the essay. Be sure to read the essay aloud to proofread errors before turning the assignment in. Rhetorical , expressed in terms intended to persuade or impress others. In other words make a great impression upon the readers, be sure to entertain them in every way possible, Bethel University (2014).…

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    the APA style in 1929 because they wanted to make the components of scientific writing more consistent (Bethel, 2014). “As with other editorial styles, such as MLA, APA style consists of rules or guidelines that students and others observe to ensure the clear and reliable presentation of written material” (Bethel University, 2014, ¶ 49). APA also covers punctuations, abbreviations, numbers, statistics, and tables and figures (Bethel University, 2014). In text-citations and references are…

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    I chose Chapter 23 “Using Source Material” in Writing: 10 Core Concepts. “Using Source Material” is important and useful information on how to use other sources in your writing effectively. Chapter 23 gives examples for how to: include enough information to back up your ideas, but not so much information that it covers up what you want to say. In addition, it gives tips for how to incorporate it into your writing. Robert P. Yagelski argues that “The challenge for many students is resisting the…

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    1. What is the writer’s main purpose or theme? Does the structure of the paper complement its purpose and content? Explain in narrative form as opposed to a yes/no format. The main purpose of the paper is to discover how the errors of capturing the charges in the ED occurred and how this error of revenue charges could be fixed. Once the outline is placed in draft form and the main concerns are addressed the structure of the paper seems fine. 2. How does the introduction catch the reader’s…

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    Answer any two out of the four questions provided. Each question should be at least 3 pages and not exceeding 6 pages of a double spaced type written paper. 1. A young adult was entangled emotionally with a Muslim girl. He came to you asking for an explanation between Christianity and Islam. He understands that there are many similarities between Islam and Christianity, like the similarities of historical roots, monotheistic idea of God, understanding of prophets, angels, and even the acceptance…

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    Citations are used in a written publication to highlight source material within a person’s original work, to give credit to the original author, and to support an idea or an argument. Any person using outside sources within a written publication becomes responsible for including proper citations within that publication. If a person chooses to use an APA style, they must know how to incorporate source material into a written publication and know how to format in-text citations and references. A…

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    Definition Essay EA 1.2 Formal Style Paragraph 1: Opening paragraph: (at least 5-7 sentences for each paragraph) 1. Compelling Introduction (Hook) *Choose One* -Quote: Must be from our reading/viewing/listening. And must use quote sandwich -Personal Event/Anecdote (May use ”I” only in this type of personal opening but nowhere else in this formal paper. -Statistic: Must be from our reading/viewing/listening ,d3bh. -Startling or interesting fact: Must be…

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