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What is a citation?
What is a citation?
A way to tell readers that certain material in your work came from another source.
Which of the following information is NOT typically included in a citation?
Which of the following information is NOT typically included in a citation?
- The title of the work
- The author's age (correct)
- Information about the author
- The name of the publisher
Why is it important to cite sources?
Why is it important to cite sources?
- To claim other people's ideas as your own
- To confuse the readers
- To avoid plagiarism (correct)
- To make the writing longer
Citations are helpful for anyone who wants to find out more about your ideas.
Citations are helpful for anyone who wants to find out more about your ideas.
What style is commonly used to cite sources in the social sciences?
What style is commonly used to cite sources in the social sciences?
In APA format, what do you need to include in in-text citations?
In APA format, what do you need to include in in-text citations?
Quotation marks are necessary when using another person’s words directly.
Quotation marks are necessary when using another person’s words directly.
How should titles of longer works be formatted in citations?
How should titles of longer works be formatted in citations?
When citing a work with three or more authors in subsequent citations, how should it be referenced?
When citing a work with three or more authors in subsequent citations, how should it be referenced?
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Citation Overview
- A citation indicates that certain material in your work is sourced from another author.
- Essential information in a citation includes:
- Author details
- Publication date
- Title of the work
- Page numbers of borrowed material
- Publisher name and location
Importance of Citing Sources
- Citing gives credit to the original author and prevents plagiarism.
- Citations enable readers to explore your ideas further and understand your research depth.
- Proper citations enhance the credibility of your work by providing external support.
When to Cite
- Always cite when using others' words or ideas in any form, including summaries, paraphrases, or direct quotes.
- Direct quotes must be enclosed in quotation marks, with the original source cited to avoid plagiarism.
APA Formatting Guidelines
- APA style is preferred for citing sources in social sciences.
- In-text citations should follow the author-date method:
- Include author's last name and publication year in the text.
- Full references should appear in the reference list.
- Capitalization rules:
- Capitalize proper nouns, author names, and all significant words in titles.
- For hyphenated titles, capitalize both words.
- Capitalize the first word after a colon or dash in a title.
Titles Formatting
- Italicize titles of longer works (books, movies, etc.).
- Use quotation marks for shorter works (journal articles, TV shows, etc.).
Author Citations
- For works with two authors, cite both names every time.
- For three to five authors:
- Cite all authors the first time.
- For subsequent citations, use the first author's last name followed by "et al."
- Use "and" when mentioning authors in the text; use "&" for parenthetical citations.
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