Step 1: Select One Paragraph From The Social Change Excerpt

Step 1 Select One Paragraph From The Social Change Excerpt To Edit T

Step 1: Select one paragraph from the Social Change excerpt to edit. This document is found in the Learning Resources. Step 2: Referring to Chapter 8 and 9 of the APA Publication Manual, revise the paragraph in correct APA format, rewriting the citations, quotations, and references as necessary. Use the references listed for your paragraph number as your citation sources. Step 3: For this Discussion, the references for each paragraph are listed in the Social Change excerpt. These references are not in correct APA format. Using the information from Chapter 10 of the APA Publication Manual, put the references for your paragraph in correct APA format.

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The task involves selecting a single paragraph from the Social Change excerpt provided in Learning Resources. Once selected, the paragraph must be revised according to the guidelines outlined in Chapters 8 and 9 of the APA Publication Manual, which deal with in-text citations, quotations, and references. The goal is to ensure proper APA formatting for all citations and references within the paragraph. The references provided along with the paragraph are currently not in correct APA format; therefore, they need to be reformatted according to the standards specified in Chapter 10 of the APA Publication Manual.

To begin, carefully examine the paragraph and identify all sources cited within it. Cross-reference these sources with the list of references provided for that paragraph. Rewrite the in-text citations to follow APA style, including author names, publication years, and page numbers if appropriate. Next, revise the references list to match APA formatting conventions, which include correct author order, publication year, title capitalization, publisher location, and publisher name. Ensure that the references are alphabetized and formatted consistently, adhering to APA style rules.

Proper APA formatting is crucial for academic integrity and clarity. As per Chapter 8 and 9, in-text citations should include the author's last name and year of publication; if quoting direct material, include page numbers. For paraphrased information, a page number is encouraged but not obligatory. The reference list at the end should provide full details for each cited work, allowing readers to locate the original sources. Maintaining accuracy in citation and referencing enhances credibility and aligns with scholarly standards.

By following these guidelines, the selected paragraph will be correctly formatted in APA style, improving its professionalism and adherence to academic conventions. This process underscores the importance of precise citation practices in scholarly writing and contributes to a comprehensive understanding of social change topics within an academic context.

References

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  • Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of work: Capitalize only the first word and proper nouns. Source. URL or Publisher info.
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