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Citing

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Citing refers to giving credit to the original source(s) of information used in an academic work. It involves providing accurate references or citations for quotes, paraphrases, data, images, or any other material borrowed from another author.

Related terms

Plagiarism: Using someone else's work without proper citation or attribution.

Bibliography: A list of sources used in research papers or projects.

In-text citation: A brief reference within the body of a text that directs readers to the full citation in the bibliography.

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