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π€ What Is Academic Citation?
Think of giving credit in a song - that's academic citation!
Academic citation is how you give credit to sources you used in your research, following specific formatting rules like APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard style.
Why it matters: Proper citations prevent plagiarism, show your research credibility, and help readers find your sources!
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Essential for essays, research papers, and dissertations
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News articles and investigative reporting
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Lab reports and scientific publications
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Author bibliographies and reference sections
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Blogs, websites, and online publications
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π Academic Book
Classic academic textbook with multiple authors
Smith, J., & Johnson, M. (2023). Research Methods in Psychology (5th ed.). Academic Press.
π Journal Article
Peer-reviewed research paper with DOI
Brown, A. (2024). The Impact of Social Media on Learning. Journal of Educational Technology, 15(3), 245-267.
π Online Article
News website article with publication date
Williams, K. (2024, March 15). Climate Change Solutions. The Science Times. https://sciencetimes.com/climate-solutions
π° Newspaper Article
Traditional newspaper with section information
Davis, R. (2024, February 28). Economic Recovery Trends. The Daily Herald, pp. A1-A3.