accurate citation
[ˈækjərət saɪˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: accurate citations
citação precisa
1. A reference to a source that correctly and completely identifies the original work, author, publication details, and location of quoted or paraphrased material
The research paper includes an accurate citation for every claim made in the introduction.
O artigo de pesquisa inclui uma citação precisa para cada afirmação feita na introdução.
2. The practice of properly documenting sources using a recognized citation format (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) to avoid plagiarism and enable readers to verify information
Accurate citation is essential in academic writing to maintain scholarly integrity.
A citação precisa é essencial na escrita acadêmica para manter a integridade acadêmica.
3. A quotation or reference that faithfully reproduces the original text without errors, omissions, or misrepresentations
An accurate citation of the statute ensured the legal argument was sound.
Uma citação precisa do estatuto garantiu que o argumento legal fosse válido.
Accurate citation is a cornerstone of academic integrity in both Brazilian and American education systems. In the USA, different disciplines favor different citation styles (APA for social sciences, MLA for humanities, Chicago for history), and using accurate citations is legally and ethically required to avoid plagiarism accusations. In Brazil, while academic standards are similarly rigorous, the ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas) citation format is commonly used in universities. Proper citation practices are taught from secondary school through doctoral levels in both countries.
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