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Identify the resource types from provided links, answer questions about each resource such as name, author, peer review status, suitability for academic use, and how the source is identified. For references, provide correctly formatted APA citations and explanations about the source’s details. For the APA exercise, analyze parts of example references, understand terminology like “Ebrary Version” and “Eds.,” and format in-text citations appropriately.

Paper For Above instruction

The assignment involves a detailed analysis of various scholarly and non-scholarly resources. The first part requires examining provided links to identify resource types—such as websites, books, journal articles, encyclopedias, or newspapers—and answering questions about authorship, peer review status, and the potential academic utility of each source. Students should also practice proper APA citation formatting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to style guidelines, and explain how each source can be identified and assessed for scholarly credibility.

In the second part, students analyze specific example references to understand APA citation components, such as publisher names, version indicators like “[Ebrary Version],” and editorial abbreviations like “Eds.” Additionally, students learn to correctly format in-text citations for paraphrased ideas and direct quotations, further reinforcing their APA referencing skills.

Overall, this exercise aims to develop critical skills in resource evaluation and APA style citation practices necessary for academic research and writing.

References

  • American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
  • Purdue Online Writing Lab. (n.d.). APA Formatting and Style Guide. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide.html
  • ThoughtCo. (2021). What does “Eds.” mean in a reference? https://www.thoughtco.com/
  • University of Toronto Libraries. (n.d.). APA Citation Style. https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/citing
  • Caruth, G., & Zeichner, K. M. (Eds.). (2002). The writing cure: How expressive writing promotes health and emotional well-being. American Psychological Association.
  • Blanchard, K. H., & The Blanchard Companies. (2007). Leading at a higher level: Blanchard on leadership and creating high performing organizations. Pearson/Prentice Hall.
  • Thompson, A. (2012). Francis of Assisi: A new biography [Ebrary Version]. Retrieved from [Provide specific URL]
  • Independence. (2002). In A financial history of the United States. Retrieved from [Source URL]
  • Lu, F., Hsu, Y., Chan, Y., Cheen, J., & Kao, K. (2012). Assessing college student-athletes' life stress: Initial measurement development and validation. Measurement in Physical Education & Exercise Science, 16(4). https://doi.org/10.1080/X.2012.693371
  • Chen, A. (2013, December 2). For these runners, a marathon is a warm-up. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved from [Source URL]

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