MY LANGUAGE LEARNING LOGS MEETING 6

 

STUDENT PSEUDONYM NAME: BUBBLE

DATE: NOVEMBER, 3, 2023

SESSION MATERIAL: ASSOCIATED PRESS STYLE AND APA STYLE REFERENCES: COMMON TYPES EXAMPLES

 

LANGUAGE LEARNING LOG

Number of the meeting tasks	Topic of the meeting	Sources	Vocabulary usage (New vocabulary words or phrases encounteres during the session material: The word, its definition, part of speech, and an example sentence)	Example taken from the text	Grammar
Meeting 6 Task	Associated press style and APA style references: common types example	Lecturer’s Note	Designate : Menunjuk Verb	Also, lowercase adjectives that designate the status of a title	Active voice   Present tense
			Adhere: mengikuti verb	Journalists must adhere to ethical standards, including fairness, accuracy, and impartiality, to maintain credibility.	Active voice   Present tense
			Minimises: meminimalkan	This minimises the chances of misinformation or bias.	Active voice   Present tense

 

REFLECTION

            After thoroughly reviewing the materials concerning the Associated Press (AP) Style and the American Psychological Association (APA) Style references, I have resolved to conscientiously adhere to the specific style guidelines relevant to my writing context. Whether it pertains to AP Style for journalistic purposes or APA Style for academic endeavors, following these guidelines will ensure coherence, precision, and uniformity in my writing. I am committed to upholding the principles of consistency, clarity, and accuracy, recognizing their universal significance in facilitating effective communication across various domains. A critical aspect of my commitment involves exercising caution to avoid stereotypes and offensive language, thereby upholding professionalism and promoting inclusivity and respect within my content. With regard to referencing, I aim to incorporate the APA Style guidelines and implement proper citations for diverse sources, including multimedia content, to bolster the credibility and trustworthiness of my work. I acknowledge that the fundamentals of proficient writing, clarity, and accurate referencing are pertinent across multiple platforms, from academic journals to social media forums like Twitter. Understanding the versatility of these skills will undoubtedly elevate my proficiency as a communicator.

SUMMARY

    AP Style, primarily utilized in print journalism, prioritizes consistency, clarity, accuracy, and succinctness while actively avoiding stereotypes and offensive language. It encompasses guidelines pertaining to abbreviations, addresses, ages, books, periodicals, dates, months, years, days of the week, datelines, dimensions, miles, names, numerals, punctuation, states and cities, times, and titles. The APA Style references are explored within the framework of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual (7th ed.). This guide provides comprehensive examples for a wide range of references, including articles, books, online dictionary entries, reports, press releases, conference sessions, dissertations, preprints, datasets, multimedia content, and more. Emphasizing the significance of proper referencing and adherence to specific style guidelines in both journalism and academic writing, it serves as an indispensable resource for writers, highlighting the paramount principles of clarity, accuracy, and adherence to style conventions. The guide's objective is to aid educators and researchers in effectively integrating APA-style references into their work, underlining the importance of precision and consistency in referencing across diverse media contexts, from academic journals to Twitter feeds.

LEARNING STRATEGIES

             I search for relevant e-books or articles related to the topic. Subsequently, I carefully peruse the materials to understand their contents thoroughly. Then, I focus on identifying new words, delving into their pronunciation, part of speech, Indonesian translations, definitions, example sentences, and synonyms. Afterward, I select and note down the key points, gathering my thoughts to expound on the topic in my own words. Following this, I organize the crucial points and my comprehension of the subject matter into a coherent paragraph. Then, I review the paragraph, emphasizing corrections in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and word selection, while ensuring sentence clarity and coherence. Next, I arrange my writing in the appropriate format, refining its structure and presentation. Lastly, I publish my essay on my personal blog, conducting a final check to ensure the format is accurate and easily comprehensible.