Why is it important to cite the sources of information that you used in your research because it will give credit to the author?

Citations are important because:


They help others find the information that you used.


They help establish the credibility of your own research.


They connect your work to the work of other scholars.


It is one way that scholars enter into a dialogue with each other.


It is a way to honor and acknowledge the work of others who have made your own research possible.

Citing sources is not just about avoiding plagiarism. Why do you think Google Scholar mentions "Standing on the shoulders of giants?" It is also about building upon and adding to the research community.

In general, you must document sources when you provide information that you ordinarily would not have known before conducting your research, and when you provide information that it cannot be assumed the reader knows. You must cite a reference when you:

  • Discuss, summarize, or paraphrase the ideas of an author
  • Provide a direct quotation
  • Use statistical or other data
  • Use images, graphics, videos, and other media

While you are doing research and locating sources, be sure to document materials thoroughly, noting the author, title, publisher, place of publication, date, and page numbers of all sources used. For electronic materials, you should also note the DOI number (Digital Object Identifier) if available. Note the URL of any website you consult; depending on the source, you may need it for the reference.

APA style no longer requires a database name for most references; MLA style still requires it as part of your citation. In either case, make a note of it in case you need to retrieve it at a later date.

Common Knowledge

Things that are common knowledge do not require citation. For example:

  • Social networking sites such as Facebook allow people to communicate easily regardless of their location. (does not require citation)
  • The Japanese navy attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. (does not require citation)

However, if someone draws an original conclusion from a common fact, then you must cite the source:

  • The ability to share real-time news and video with the world via social networking sites has emboldened student movements in countries where there is very little freedom of the press. (requires citation)
  • Japan's failure to sink any U.S. aircraft carriers in the otherwise devastating attack on Pearl Harbor assured Japan's eventual defeat. (requires citation)

Also, common sayings or proverbs need not be cited:

  • "The early bird gets the worm." (common expression with no distinct origin)

Below is a famous saying you might recognize, but it's actually from a poem by Sir Walter Scott. If you read this in a book, of course, you would cite the book. If you already knew this expression, you should still give Sir Walter Scott credit for it because it has a distinct and identifiable origin.

  • "Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive."

Citing a source means that you show, within the body of your text, that you took words, ideas, figures, images, etc. from another place.

Citations are a short way to uniquely identify a published work (e.g. book, article, chapter, web site).  They are found in bibliographies and reference lists and are also collected in article and book databases.

Citations consist of standard elements, and contain all the information necessary to identify and track down publications, including:

  • author name(s)
  • titles of books, articles, and journals
  • date of publication
  • page numbers
  • volume and issue numbers (for articles)

Citations may look different, depending on what is being cited and which style was used to create them. Choose an appropriate style guide for your needs.  Here is an example of an article citation using four different citation styles.  Notice the common elements as mentioned above:

Author - R. Langer

Article Title - New Methods of Drug Delivery

Source Title - Science

Volume and issue - Vol 249, issue 4976

Publication Date - 1990

Page numbers - 1527-1533

American Chemical Society (ACS) style:

Langer, R. New Methods of Drug Delivery. Science 1990, 249, 1527-1533.

IEEE Style:

R. Langer, "New Methods of Drug Delivery," Science, vol. 249, pp. 1527-1533, SEP 28, 1990.

American Psychological Association  (APA) style:

Langer, R. (1990). New methods of drug delivery. Science, 249(4976), 1527-1533.

Modern Language Association (MLA) style:

Langer, R. "New Methods of Drug Delivery." Science 249.4976 (1990): 1527-33.

Are there important lines not given emphasis by the speaker? Cite lines? ​

Identify whether the text is Informative,literary or journalistic.​

EVALUATION:DIRECTIONS: Compose form of literary writing. A Compose a non-fiction prose by writing a quarantine diary. (5pts)Due to COVID 19. we experi … enced Enhanced Community Quarantine from March 16, 2020 until May 30, 2020 And now we are still under the General Community Quarantine. The government is doing well to keep us safe from the coronavirusWrite your quarantine diary to keep yourself productive but safe from the virus.My Quarantine Diary​

give the rules in writing the ACTIVE and PASSIVE voice of the verb​

Describe serenas attitude towards the trip in the first half of the story . cite specific text evidence to support your answer

A family needs our help! My friend's family want to cross the Mananga River on their small boat as there are no other available public transportations … since the community quarantine. Let us analyse the situation and come up with a solution, will you help? Mr. and Mrs. Adolfo and their two children want to cross the river in their small boat. It can only hold 70 kilos. Mr. and Mrs Adolfo each weigh 70 kilos and their children weigh 35 kilos each. They also brought Aspin, their dog, who weighs 10 kilos. Write down your analysis of how the Adolfos could cross the river without swimming. Use the first conditionals in constructing hypothetical statements. Use the prompts as your guide. Example: If Mr. Adolfo goes ahead, nobody will bring the boat back. 1. The boat will sink __________ 2. If the two children go together.. 3. ___________Aspin can come along 4. If Mrs. Adolfo rides with Aspin______ 5. ________if only one child rides the boat.​

the peon rang the bell.it is active or possive​

A family needs our help! My friend's family want to cross the Mananga River on their small boat as there are no other available public transportations … since the community quarantine. Let us analyse the situation and come up with a solution, will you help? Mr. and Mrs. Adolfo and their two children want to cross the river in their small boat. It can only hold 70 kilos. Mr. and Mrs Adolfo each weigh 70 kilos and their children weigh 35 kilos each. They also brought Aspin, their dog, who weighs 10 kilos. Write down your analysis of how the Adolfos could cross the river without swimming. Use the first conditionals in constructing hypothetical statements. Use the prompts as your guide. Example: If Mr. Adolfo goes ahead, nobody will bring the boat back. 1. The boat will sink __________2. If the two children go together.. 3. ___________Aspin can come along 4. If Mrs. Adolfo rides with Aspin______ 5. ________if only one child rides the boat.​

patulong po thankyou ​

as a customer of a store or a small eatery what kind of service would you like to experience

Última postagem

Tag