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A reference to a source (such as an article or book) that provides information to help others find the same work; often follows specific formats based on type of source and citation style (usually APA, MLA, or Chicago) being used
A list of citations or references of sources used in research; in APA Style, this is titled "References"; in MLA Style, this is titled "Works Cited"
APA (American Psychological Association) Style is a writing and citation style commonly used in the social sciences, business, and nursing
MLA (Modern Language Association) Style is a writing and citation style commonly used in the humanities, especially language and literature
Using another person's words or ideas without giving credit to that person; in an academic context, this includes copying exact quotations without citing the source, paraphrasing or describing and idea you learned from a source without giving credit, and not providing complete or accurate information in citations
*These are often social norms/expectations that may or may not be enforced. Consequences may be legal or purely social (social rejection or being seen as rude, a liar, or clueless about a community’s culture).
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There are other citation tools available online. Many simply help you to generate citations without options for organizing research, or they may require a subscription fee. The following tools are free (or have free versions):