Learning about systems theory and soft systems analysis was overwhelming. Applying the new knowledge in Artefact 1 was equally challenging. As can be seen in the Artefact file, although I applied a consistent formatting style, I neglected the APA guidelines. Thus, this assignment also shows my professor’s detailed comments on using APA style and formatting:

“Please refer to the APA manual for specifics. If you haven’t purchased a copy, I would highly recommend doing so.”

I was embarrassed of my negligence for APA formatting and pleased with my professor’s constructive feedback at the same time. APA was confusing at first, but after reading the APA manual specifically for the mistakes I had made, I developed a template which became a convenient document for APA style formatting for my future assignments. I kept referring to the APA manual until I got a good grasp on it and started using the 6th Edition later on.