PSYC02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: American Psychological Association, Block Quotation, Pubmed
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A critical part of the writing process is helping readers place your contribution in context by citing the researchers who influenced you. Cite the work of those individuals whose ideas, theories, or research have directly influenced your work: they may provide key background information, support, or dispute your thesis or offer definitions and data. Citation of an article implies that you have personally read the cited work. Provide documentation for all facts and figures that are not common knowledge. The number of sources you cite will vary by the intent of the article for most articles, aim to cite 1 or. 2 of the most representative sources for each key point. Whether paraphrasing, quoting an author directly, or describing an idea that influenced your work, you must credit the source. Plagiarism = the practice of claiming credit for the words, ideas, and concepts of others.
