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  • Learn: About the fundamentals of writing in APA at the graduate level

    Explore: Additional resources related to writing in APA

    Apply: Create a document in APA format with a cover page, outline, in-text citation, and reference. Submit to the writing coach for feedback. 


    • Assignment Guidelines File
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      • Click the link above to access the assignment guidelines
      • Source: Foundations Practice I (GSSWSR)
      • Estimated read time: 2 mins. 
      • Refer to these guidelines throughout Writing Fundamentals Parts I-IV

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      Part I

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      Learn: Introduction to APA and the Cover Page


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      Explore: Additional Resources

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      APA Cover Page Demonstration Video (run time: 4 mins. 4 secs. )
    • APA Cover Page Example File
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      • Source: Sarah Slates
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    • APA Cover Page Template File
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      • Source: Sarah Slates
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      Apply: Create an APA cover page

      After exploring related resources, open a new Word document and create an APA cover page. Save the document. You will continue to add to it. 


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      Part II

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      Learn: Outlining strategies using APA headings


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      Outlining Demonstration Video (run time: 8 mins. 3 secs.)
    • APA Headings Handout File
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      • Source: OWL at Purdue
      • Estimated read time: 1 min. 

    • Outline Example File
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      • Source: Sarah Slates
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      Apply: Create an outline using APA headings 

      Review assignment guidelines. After exploring resources, use level 1 and 2 headings to create an outline for your paper. Save your progress. 


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      Part III

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      Learn: Introductions and Advance Organizers

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      Explore: Additional Resources

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    • Introduction with Advance Organizer Example File
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      • Source: Sarah Slates
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      Apply: Draft an Introduction and Advance Organizer

      Review assignment guidelines and additional resources. Draft an introduction and advance organizer. Be sure to save your progress. 


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      Part IV

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      Explore: Additional Resources

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      Citations and References Demonstration Video (run time: 6 mins. 14 secs.)

    • Sample Document File
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      • Source: Sarah Slates
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    • Rubric File
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      • Source: Sarah Slates
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    • Quick Reference Guide File
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      • Source: APA
      • Estimated read time: 4 mins. 

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      Electronic Feedback Demonstration Video (run time: 4 mins. 30 secs.)
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      Apply: Add an In-Text Citation and Reference 

    • APA Document Assignment
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      Click here to submit your APA document for feedback from the writing coach. 

      After completing Part IV, your document should include the following components: cover page, outline with level 1 and 2 headings, brief introduction and advance organizer, and formatted reference. If you've used an alternative source, please upload a PDF of the article or provide a link in your document. 

      To receive feedback from the writing coach, submit your document by September 4.