The MLA Style Manual

Unit 2 offers a self-assessment test that helps create a picture to help a person evaluate where they are in life, how far one has come since their last test, and what they have to do to be successful in Bethel’s online program (Bethel University, 2014). The test listed 30 skills for a person to evaluate. Being honest was the only way for a person to be truly evaluated. The test was very interesting and even though I did not learn anything new about myself it did confirm why I am in…

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…

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…

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…

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 person that incorrectly cites material or just disregards citations altogether can be held accountable for plagiarism. I will discuss how to incorporate outside material into a written publication, why proper format is so important, and the consequences of improper format. Using APA style, there are three different…

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…

Reflective Essay I took WRTG 101 to complete my Community College of the Air Force degree. After attempting to take multiple English courses from different college institutions for the last two years. I find the course drawing to a close, coming a long way from the start of the course where I would rate myself a 3 out of ten. Because I never enjoyed taking any type of communication course being written or oral. Never having a real interest in the subject, procrastinating to the very last minute…

Plagiarism FAQ’s 1. What is plagiarism and why should I care about it? Plagiarism is taking the words and thoughts of others and using them as if they were your own because you fail to give credit to the other person. Plagiarism is a major form of cheating that should be avoided when you are completing assignments or posting on discussion threads. 2. How do I give credit to someone? At WCU, you are expected to credit your sources through APA guidelines. This means you’re responsible for citing…

CAPS.” When you do your page number you click on plain number under simple. The body and the header should be under the times new roman. When you do your title for all of your pages you don’t need to put “running head” with your title. In the APA style you have to always have to the year and the author last name and the page number. You could put the situations in the front and just leave the page number at the end. For your References you have it on a different page. When you do your…

The topic I chose is APA formatting. I chose this particular writing skill because this is something that I constantly struggle with. One minute I submit it right and the next minute I don’t. I have contacted the Ashford writing center several times throughout my years at Ashford and to think I would actually get it right for a change, but I still have a constant struggle with my formatting. The resources I found helpful with APA formatting is the in-text citation guide along with citing my…