The most important thing that I learned from the "Portfolio Item: Research Paper Final Draft and Works Cited" assignment was the importance of proper citation and referencing. It taught me the essential skills of properly crediting sources and avoiding plagiarism by acknowledging the work of others. This is crucial in academic writing to give credit to the original authors and to maintain academic integrity. Learning how to format and create a Works Cited page also helped me understand the importance of organizing and presenting my sources in a clear and standardized way. Overall, this assignment emphasized the importance of ethical and responsible research practices, which I will carry forward in all my future academic endeavors.
