PSYC02H3 Lecture 4: Lecture 4
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Apa format establishes ground rules for how to acknowledge the contributions of others. Your citations also help readers place your contributions in context by linking your work to prior studies and researchers. Cite the work of those individuals whose ideas, theories, or research have directly influenced your work. May provide key background information, support or dispute your thesis, or offer relevant definitions and data. Also provide documentation for facts or figures that are not common knowledge. Bananas imported from eastern europe may contain boron (jones, Note: citation of an article implies that you have personally read the cited work. Empirical articles include many citations covering a lengthy history or documenting an entire branch of the literature typically require fewer citations as they are inherently more focused on a particular question and method. 1-2 most representative sources for each key point. A skill that takes practice, with common challenges for beginners: 1. Knowing when a citation is needed: 2.
