source citation
[/sɔːrs saɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounpl: source citations
citação de fonte
1. A reference to the original source of information, ideas, or quotes used in academic, professional, or published work
The researcher included a source citation for every claim made in the research paper.
O pesquisador incluiu uma citação de fonte para cada afirmação feita no artigo de pesquisa.
2. The act of acknowledging and documenting where information or data originated
Proper source citation is essential to avoid plagiarism in academic writing.
A citação adequada de fontes é essencial para evitar plágio na redação acadêmica.
3. The bibliographic information provided in parentheses, footnotes, or endnotes that identifies a source
The source citation appeared in parentheses at the end of the sentence (Smith, 2019).
A citação de fonte apareceu entre parênteses no final da frase (Silva, 2019).
Source citation is a fundamental requirement in English-language academic writing in both the USA and Brazil. American universities typically emphasize MLA, APA, or Chicago styles, while Brazilian institutions may follow similar conventions or adapt them. In professional contexts, proper source citation demonstrates integrity and allows readers to verify claims and conduct further research.
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