uncited source
[/ʌnˈsaɪtɪd ˈsɔːrs/]
nounpl: uncited sources
fonte não citada
1. A reference, document, or information used in writing or research that is not properly acknowledged or credited through citations or footnotes
The report was rejected because it contained several uncited sources that undermined its credibility.
O relatório foi rejeitado porque continha várias fontes não citadas que prejudicaram sua credibilidade.
2. Material or evidence referenced in an argument without providing attribution, bibliography entry, or acknowledgment of origin
Using uncited sources in academic writing is considered plagiarism.
Usar fontes não citadas em trabalhos acadêmicos é considerado plágio.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, uncited sources are serious violations of academic integrity standards. Brazilian universities increasingly enforce strict citation requirements following international standards like ABNT (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas), while American institutions emphasize MLA, APA, and Chicago styles. The term carries significant negative connotations in academic and journalistic communities in both countries.
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