inaccurate citation
[/ɪnˈækjərət saɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: inaccurate citations
citação imprecisa
1. A reference to a source, quote, or authority that contains errors, misrepresentations, or does not faithfully represent the original material
The researcher's inaccurate citation of the original study led to incorrect conclusions.
A citação imprecisa do estudo original pelo pesquisador levou a conclusões incorretas.
2. In academic contexts, a failure to properly attribute or quote a source with fidelity to its original content
The student received a lower grade due to an inaccurate citation in her thesis.
A estudante recebeu uma nota menor devido a uma citação imprecisa em sua tese.
In Brazilian academic culture, inaccurate citations are considered a serious breach of academic integrity and can result in grade penalties or academic sanctions. Universities have increasingly strict plagiarism detection policies and citation verification procedures. In the USA, inaccurate citations are similarly viewed as problematic, though enforcement varies by institution. Both cultures emphasize the importance of proper citation to maintain academic credibility and ethical standards.
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