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Citation

usgb/saɪˈteɪʃn/Volume
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Source Credit

Use 'citation' to give credit to authors when using their ideas or words.

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Her paper had citations for every quote and paraphrases.
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Prevent Plagiarism

Citations are important to avoid plagiarism in academic work.

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The student's citation of the original study showed proper academic conduct.
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Detailed Format

There are specific formats for citations, like APA or MLA, which vary in details.

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The citation for the book chapter used MLA format.
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