The title page (cover page) is the first page of your paper, essay or dissertation. The sixth edition APA Style Publication Manual states that an APA title page or APA cover page should contain at least:
Your supervisor or department may have additional requirements.
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The plagiarism checkers listed in this article are tested using two test documents:
The table below shows an ordered list of the top 10 best plagiarism checkers in 2019. The overall score is based on plagiarism detected, usability and accuracy.
Conclusion
Tests show that the Scribbr Plagiarism Checker is the best plagiarism checker on the market. It is able to detect exact similarities and difficult to detect paraphrasing plagiarism, while keeping false positives to a minimum. The plagiarism report is extensive and very easy to use.
| Plagiarism checker | Plagiarism detected | Overall score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% plagiarised text | 100% plagiarised text | ||
| 1. Scribbr | 44% | 75% | |
| 2. Ephorus | 23% | 61% | |
| 3. Quetext | 29% | 53% | |
| 4. Compilatio | 28% | 51% | |
| 5. BibMe | 19% | 57% | |
| 6. Plagscan | 17% | 58% | |
| 7. Plagramme | 16% | 61% | |
| 8. Grammarly | 0% | 24% | |
| 9. Smallseotools | 5% | 28% | |
| 10. SE Reports | 4% | 34% | |
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When you do research, you have to gather information and evidence from a variety of sources.
Primary sources provide raw information and first-hand evidence. Examples include interview transcripts, statistical data, and works of art. A primary source gives you direct access to the subject of your research.
Secondary sources provide second-hand information and ideas from other researchers. Examples include journal articles, reviews, and academic books. A secondary source evaluates, interprets, or synthesizes primary sources.
Primary sources are more credible as evidence, but good research uses both primary and secondary sources.
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In addition to apa citation guidelines, the APA publication manual provides formatting guidelines for academic documents. The most important APA guidelines are:
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Self-plagiarism is the act of either presenting a previously submitted work or large chunks of a previously submitted work as completely brand new.
In the broadest sense, self-plagiarism goes against the expectation of your professors or readers that the work you are presenting is completely new and original.
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All types of plagiarism can roughly be divided into three categories. As long as you avoid those three things you don’t commit plagiarism.
The most common types of plagiarism are:
| Type of plagiarism | Severity |
|---|---|
| Paraphrasing plagiarism | Severe |
| Mosaic plagiarism | Serious |
| Verbatim plagiarism | Serious |
| Global plagiarism | Severe |
| Self-plagiarism | Moderate |
| Incorrect citation | Moderate |
| Non-existent source | Severe |
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A paper is usually divided into chapters and subsections. Each chapter or section has its own heading, and these headings provide structure to a document. As well as many other APA format requirements, there are specific guidelines for formatting headings to ensure that all papers are uniform and easy to read.
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You watched an interesting YouTube video that can serve as a suitable source in your paper. The question is, how do you cite a YouTube video in APA style? In order to properly cite the YouTube video, you need the information highlighted in the screenshot below.
Be aware that if you would like to cite a movie in apa, there are other rules you need to follow.
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A movie or documentary can be a useful source for your paper. When you decide to use one of these sources, you need to know how to cite a movie in APA style.
To cite a movie or documentary correctly, you must use an in-text citation and include the source in the reference list.
Be aware that if you would like to cite a Youtube video, there are other rules you need to follow.
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A standard APA book citation has the following structure: Author surname, Initials. (Year). Book title: Subtitle (Edition). City of publication, State: Publisher. This information can be found on the cover or copyright page of a book.
Extra information is added to the APA reference when citing a book chapter, a translated book, an e-book, or a multi-volume book.
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