DQ#3

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

· Chapter 4, “The Mechanics of Style”

· Chapter 6, “Crediting Sources”

· Chapter 7, “Reference Examples” Walden University requires all students to use the 6th edition of APA formatting. These three chapters present an overview of how to properly use APA formatting and provide numerous examples as a guide.

· Chapter 1, “Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences”

· Section 1.10, “Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism”

· Chapter 3, “Writing Clearly and Concisely”

· Chapter 6, “Crediting Sources” (Quoting and Paraphrasing)

· Section 6.01, “Plagiarism”

· Section 6.02, “Self-Plagiarism”

These sections of the publication manual cover the principles of expository writing, properly crediting sources, and present strategies for avoiding the pitfalls of plagiarism.

Document: APA Basics Checklist: Citations, Reference List, and Style (PDF)

 

This document provides helpful information and links to APA resources available through the Writing Center.

Document: Citing a Discussion Posting in APA Style (Word document)

 

The information in this document focuses on how to cite a Discussion posting or response in APA style.

Document: Citing a Laureate Video in APA Style (PDF)

 

The information in this document focuses on how to cite a course media program in your text as well as create an entry for a reference list in APA style.

Document: Common APA Style and Formatting Challenges (PDF)

Document: Introduction to Scholarly Writing: Plagiarism and Academic Integrity (Word document)

 

This document supplements the information on plagiarism and academic integrity presented in the related video program.

Walden University. (2012e). Walden University: Plagiarism. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/63.htm

Walden University. (2012d). Walden University: APA style. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm

 

Walden University offers a wide range of APA resources from a video tutorial to citation guidelines and includes information on other APA style issues.

 

Plagiarism, even when unintentional, constitutes academic dishonesty and can jeopardize your professional reputation. Review the information and resources presented by the Walden Writing Center for avoiding plagiarism.

Walden University. (n.d.). Grammarly. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly

 

Grammarly is a valuable tool all Walden University are encouraged to use. You will this resource as you prepare for this week’s Discussion.

Academic Integrity

 

Please review the Academic Integrity area located on the Course Information page, particularly the SafeAssign Student Tutorial.

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2012a). Effective online communication: Scholarly writing in online discussion [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

 

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 5 minutes.

 

This media program provides you with valuable tips for writing scholarly Discussion posts in response to instructor-generated questions and in response to your classmates.

 

Accessible player 

Laureate Education (Producer). (2012b). Introduction to scholarly writing: Plagiarism and academic integrity [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

 

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 5 minutes.

 

Scholarly writing requires ethical practice in every phase and form of the process—from the drafting of a course paper to completion of a capstone project. Academic integrity is foundational to all teaching and learning at Walden University. As a Walden student, you are required to follow the guidelines of academic integrity as set forth in the Walden Catalog. This media program will help you to do so.