Write an introduction that includes a definition of plagiarism, why it is important to avoid plagiarism, and an explanation as to how citing references appropriately assists the writer to avoid plagiarism.

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In a brief paper using the APA style, complete the following three-part assignment. It is designed to give you practice citing various types of references in-text and completing a reference list.

Part 1

Write an introduction that includes a definition of plagiarism, why it is important to avoid plagiarism, and an explanation as to how citing references appropriately assists the writer to avoid plagiarism.

Part 2

Below are links to three readings. Read each reading and complete the tasks below using correct APA format.

Read each reading

For each reading, paraphrase a section of the article using proper APA formatting for in-text citation (APA, pp. 262–263).

For each reading, cite a direct quote taken from the article using proper APA formatting for in-text citation (APA, pp. 271–274).

Article 1 (PDF)

Article 2 (PDF)

Article 3 (PDF)

 

Part 3

Create a reference list on a separate page, including all articles and texts cited in parts 1 & 2 (APA, pp. 283, 303, & 317–333).

Note: please use the American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.)

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