Last updated 10/4/2016
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Audio: The Introduction to APA Style module teaches students why APA is used in social sciences and at Walden, as well as the principles behind its citing and style rules.
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Audio: This module might be a good fit if you are new to academic writing, are new to APA, or unsure why APA style is used at Walden and in the social sciences.
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Audio: This interactive, self-paced module includes a premodule quiz, five tutorials, a postmodule quiz, and a certificate of completion. Once you complete the premodule quiz, the five tutorials will become available. These tutorials will provide you with an introduction of style guides and APA; a discussion of when to use APA; tips for maintaining your individuality and creativity while using APA; and tips for learning APA style.
Once you complete the tutorials, take the postmodule quiz until you pass with an 80% score, at which time you can save a certificate of completion.
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Audio: APA style is an important component of writing at Walden. When you’re ready to start learning about APA style, register for and complete this module!
Visual: Slide changes to the following text: Questions? E-mail wcwebinars@mail.waldenu.edu.