Review The Three Versions Of The Same Paragraph Below

Review The Three Versions Of The Same Paragraph Below Which Two 2

Review the three versions of the same paragraph below. Which two (2) paragraphs contain incorrect placement of in-text citations? Then explain your choices of why they are correct and incorrect.

1) One of the classic experiments in social learning theory is a study done by Bandura (1965) in which children were shown one of three films. In all three, an adult modeled aggressive behavior (Bandura, 1965). In one film the model was severely punished. In another the model was praised and given treats (Bandura, 1965). In a third the model received no consequences (Bandura, 1965). After viewing one of the films. The children were observed playing with toys (Bandura, 1965). The children who had seen the model punished engaged in significantly fewer aggressive acts in their own play than did the children who had seen the model rewarded or who had viewed the film with no consequences (Bandura, 1965).

2) One of the classic experiments in social learning theory is a study done by Bandura (1965) in which children were shown one of three films. In all three, an adult modeled aggressive behavior. In one film the model was severely punished. In another the model was praised and given treats. In a third the model received no consequences. After viewing one of the films. The children were observed playing with toys. The children who had seen the model punished engaged in significantly fewer aggressive acts in their own play than did the children who had seen the model rewarded or who had viewed the film with no consequences.

3) One of the classic experiments in social learning theory is a study done by Bandura in which children were shown one of three films. In all three, an adult modeled aggressive behavior. In one film the model was severely punished. In another the model was praised and given treats. In a third the model received no consequences. After viewing one of the films. The children were observed playing with toys. The children who had seen the model punished engaged in significantly fewer aggressive acts in their own play than did the children who had seen the model rewarded or who had viewed the film with no consequences (Bandura, 1965).

Paper For Above instruction

The task requires analyzing three versions of a paragraph describing an experiment conducted by Bandura (1965) on social learning theory. The core focus is identifying which two versions contain incorrect placement of in-text citations and justifying the correctness of citations within each version. To approach this, one must understand proper APA citation format and how in-text citations should be integrated within academic writing.

In the first version, the citations appear after each sentence that mentions Bandura’s work, including specific references following individual statements (e.g., "…behavior (Bandura, 1965)"). This placement correctly indicates that the cited work supports or relates directly to those specific claims, aligning with APA guidelines that citations can appear at the end of sentences or clauses if they verify the content.

The second version displays a different pattern—citations are only included after certain sentences but are missing after some others that also describe elements directly attributable to Bandura’s study. For instance, while the initial sentences are well-cited, the final statement describing children's real-time reactions lacks a citation. This inconsistent placement may imply that the last sentence's claim is unsupported or general, but since all descriptions are derived from the same source, a consistent citation should appear after each relevant statement to clarify the supporting evidence's origin.

The third version presents a mixed approach; some sentences cite Bandura explicitly at the end, yet the initial sentences describing the setup lack citation. Notably, the final statement includes a proper in-text citation at the end, which correctly attributes the summarized findings to Bandura (1965). However, the inconsistent practice—citing at the end only in some places and not others—misrepresents the full scope of textual support and may cause confusion regarding the source's involvement in each part of the narrative.

In conclusion, based on APA citation standards, the second and third versions contain incorrect placement of in-text citations. The second fails to cite the final paragraph where claims are made about children's reactions, and the third inconsistent placement—citing only at the end of some sentences but not all—may confuse readers about which information is directly supported by the source. Proper practice would involve placing citations immediately after each statement that relies on the source, ensuring clarity and proper attribution. Therefore, I identify versions two and three as containing the incorrect placement of citations, whereas version one demonstrates appropriate citation placement throughout.

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