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Elements of Scientific Paper

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What is the function of references in a scientific paper?

Add credibility to the information presented (correct)

Decorate the paper with additional information

Highlight the author's personal opinions

Create confusion for the readers

What is the purpose of organizing citations and references during the writing process?

To increase the word count of the paper

To showcase the author's wide reading

To identify where previously published articles are most relevant in the paper (correct)

To confuse the readers with excessive citations

When is the ideal time to organize materials that might be cited in a scientific paper?

During the final editing stage

After completing the first draft of the paper

Just before submission

When beginning to write the paper (correct)

What does a citation inserted in the text identify?

<p>Material that should be attributed to or associated with previously published work</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do references and citations contribute to readers' understanding?

<p>They can be a source of information for readers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Functions of References

References in a scientific paper allow readers to access the original sources cited, enabling them to further investigate a topic or verify the credibility of the authors' claims.

Organizing Citations and References

Organizing citations and references during the writing process helps authors keep track of sources, promotes academic integrity, and facilitates the verification of information.

Ideal Time to Organize Materials

Authors should organize materials that might be cited in a scientific paper from the beginning of the research process, ensuring accurate recording and easy retrieval of sources.

Citation Identification

A citation inserted in the text identifies the original source of the information, idea, or concept, providing credit to the original author(s) and enabling readers to access the full reference.

Contribution to Readers' Understanding

References and citations contribute to readers' understanding by providing transparency, credibility, and access to the original sources, allowing readers to evaluate the credibility of the research and build upon existing knowledge.

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Test your knowledge of the key elements found in a scientific paper, such as title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and references. Also, understand the functions of references in adding credibility and supporting the interpretations in scientific papers.