Resources: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and APA Writing Style Sample Paper
Write a 2 to 3-page paper (References Page and Title Page not included) on how you can prepare for academic success at the graduate level. Include the following:
Identify characteristics of graduate writing and explain how writing at the graduate level differs from other forms of writing.
Evaluate your own writing strengths and weaknesses. You may want to utilize the Grammar and Writing Guides on eCampus to help identify these areas.

Identify what you deem as best practices for managing your time and stress associated with balancing graduate school and other life responsibilities.
Format your paper according to APA standards and be sure to also include the following:
Direct quote, consisting of at least 40 words, but no more than 60 words, with appropriate citation
Direct quote consisting of less than 40 words with appropriate citation
Paraphrased quote with appropriate citation
Access the Center for Writing Excellence on eCampus and utilize WritePointSM to review your paper. This is a tool to help with your writing and it is up to you to determine if the suggested changes are appropriate or not. Submitting your paper to Plagiarism Checker is also highly recommended.
Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.