proper citation
[/ˈprɒpər saɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: proper citations
citação apropriada
1. A correct and complete reference to a source document or author, following established formatting guidelines and conventions
The researcher included a proper citation for every quotation in her thesis.
A pesquisadora incluiu uma citação apropriada para cada citação em sua tese.
2. The act of correctly attributing information, ideas, or words to their original source
Proper citation is essential to avoid plagiarism in academic writing.
A citação apropriada é essencial para evitar plágio na escrita acadêmica.
3. Following specific style guidelines such as APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard when referencing sources
The journal requires proper citation according to APA format.
A revista exige citação apropriada de acordo com o formato APA.
In both American and Brazilian academic contexts, proper citation is a fundamental requirement in universities and publishing houses. It reflects academic integrity and is enforced through honor codes and plagiarism detection software. Failing to provide proper citations can result in serious academic penalties, including course failure or expulsion.
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