Studying can be hard, especially when you find yourself trying to maintain your social life, earn some money and still get good grades in school. But there is a way to combine earning money and getting good grades in school, and that’s by selling your study notes.
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An APA in-text citation consists of the author’s last name and year of publication, for example: (Smith, 2020). When quoting, also include page numbers, for example (Smith, 2020, p.170).
Here’s what an in-text citation looks like in a sentence:
You can easily generate your in-text citations (and full reference list) in APA format with Scribbr’s free citation generator.
Continue reading: A complete guide to APA in-text citation
Free plagiarism checkers are popular. Many students, marketers and text writers use them to avoid plagiarism. We conducted research to answer two main questions:
| Plagiarism checker | Plagiarism detected | Really free? | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scribbr | 44% | Not free | Best plagiarism checker 2019 |
| 1. Quetext | 29% | Only free trial | 3 x 500 words |
| 2. EasyBib | 19% | Only free trial | 3 days (credit card required) |
| 3. PlagScan | 17% | Only free trial | 2,000 words |
| 4. Plagramme | 16% | Not free | Only shows percentage |
| 5. Copyleaks | 7% | 100% free | 2,500 words p/m for free |
| 6. Small SEO Tools | 5% | 100% free | Max. 1,000 words per check |
| 7. Grammarly | 1% | Not free | Only shows percentage |
| 8. Search Engine Reports | 4% | 100% free | Max. 1,000 words per check |
| 9. PaperRater | 0% | 100% free | 10 checks per month |
| 10. Edubirdie | 4% | 100% free | Might not be safe to use |
For comparison purposes, we added the Scribbr Plagiarism Checker, which is the best plagiarism checker as of 2019. It’s not free, but it does detect the most plagiarism of all plagiarism checkers.
Continue reading: Free plagiarism checker comparison
The apa running head (i.e. page header) consists of the title of your paper (maximum 50 characters, left-aligned, all capitals) and the page number (right-aligned). On the title page, your paper title is preceded by the words “Running head:”.
Continue reading: How to format and insert the APA running head
An APA title page must include:
Additional information, such as a course number or an author’s note, should be placed on a separate line below the institution.
Continue reading: APA title page (cover page)
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.
| Plagiarism checker | Plagiarism detected | Overall score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50% plagiarised text | 100% plagiarised text | ||
| 1. Scribbr (in partnership with Turnitin) | 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% | |
Continue reading: The best plagiarism checkers of 2019 [in-depth comparison]
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 commentary from other researchers. Examples include journal articles, reviews, and academic books. A secondary source describes, 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 guidelines for APA citations, there are format guidelines for academic papers and essays. They’re widely used by professionals, researchers and students.
The most important APA format guidelines in the 6th edition are:
Tip: also read our article on the most notable changes in the APA Manual 7th edition.
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Plagiarism generally involves using other people’s words or ideas without proper citation, but you can also plagiarize yourself.
Self-plagiarism means reusing work that you have already published or submitted for a class. It can involve re-submitting an entire paper, copying or paraphrasing passages from your previous work, or recycling old data.
Self-plagiarism misleads your readers by presenting old work as completely new and original. If you want to include any text, ideas, or data that already appeared in a previous paper, you should always inform the reader of this by citing your own work.
Continue reading: What is self-plagiarism and how can you avoid it?
Plagiarism means using someone else’s words or ideas without proper attribution. The most common types of plagiarism are:
| Type of plagiarism | Definition | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Global plagiarism | Presenting an entire text by someone else as your own work. | Severe |
| Paraphrasing plagiarism | Rephrasing someone else’s ideas without citation. | Serious |
| Verbatim plagiarism | Directly copying a passage of text without citation. | Serious |
| Mosaic plagiarism | Combining text and ideas from different sources without citation. | Serious |
| Self-plagiarism | Reusing passages and ideas from your own previously submitted work. | Moderate |
| Incorrect citation | Failing to give all the necessary information in your source citation. | Moderate |
Continue reading: Types of plagiarism