Week Four:
You are specifically being asked for focus on academic integrity, proper APA formatting, and effective paraphrasing as you complete this week's coursework. Although these rules can often feel arbitrary, they are actually valuable tools that will help you communicate your ideas about early childhood education more effectively and efficiently to your audience. Following proper APA format gives you credibility, while proper citation and paraphrasing shows that you understand the context in which you are working. Take a peek at our web resources on APA style and paraphrasing for more information on this important aspect of scholarship.