Discussion: Scholarly Writing and Plagiarism As a nurse embarking on an advanced degree, you are developing the characteristics of a scholar-practitioner, which includes strong communication skills. Writing in a scholarly manner involves supporting your thoughts with evidence from the literature and appropriately using APA formatting. One of the challenges of scholarly writing is paraphrasing the thoughts of others in your work. Paraphrasing, and correctly citing the original author for his or her ideas, allows you to take the ideas of others, summarize them, and incorporate them into your own writing. When summarizing the ideas of others, it is important to avoid plagiarizing (copying the words and ideas of others as though they were your own). In addition to expanding your knowledge of APA, this weeks Learning Resources help you to distinguish between paraphrasing and plagiarizing. Learning Resources- Required Readings American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. Chapter 4, The Mechanics of Style Chapter 6, Crediting Sources Chapter 7, Reference Examples Walden University requires all students to use the 6th edition of APA formatting. These three chapters present an overview of how to properly use APA formatting and provide numerous examples as a guide. Chapter 1, Writing for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Section 1.10, Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism Chapter 3, Writing Clearly and Concisely Chapter 6, Crediting Sources (Quoting and Paraphrasing) Section 6.01, Plagiarism Section 6.02, Self-Plagiarism These sections of the publication manual cover the principles of expository writing, properly credi
ting sources, and present strategies for avoiding the pitfalls of plagiarism. Document: APA Basics Checklist: Citations, Reference List, and Style (PDF) This document provides helpful information and links to APA resources available through the Writing Center. Document: Citing a Discussion Posting in APA Style (Word document) The information in this document focuses on how to cite a Discussion posting or response in APA style. Document: Citing a Laureate Video in APA Style (PDF) The information in this document focuses on how to cite a course media program in your text as well as create an entry for a reference list in APA style. Document: Common APA Style and Formatting Challenges (PDF) Document: Introduction to Scholarly Writing: Plagiarism and Academic Integrity (Word document) This document supplements the information on plagiarism and academic integrity presented in the related video program. Walden University. (2012e). Walden University: Plagiarism. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/63.htm Walden University. (2012d). Walden University: APA style. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/APA.htm Walden University offers a wide range of APA resources from a video tutorial to citation guidelines and includes information on other APA style issues. Plagiarism, even when unintentional, constitutes academic dishonesty and can jeopardize your professional reputation. Review the information and resources presented by the Walden Writing Center for avoiding plagiarism. Walden University. (n.d.). Grammarly. Retrieved from http://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/grammarly Grammarly is a valuable tool all Walden University are encouraged to use. You will this resource as you prepare for this weeks Discussion