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SOCL 330 - Social Analytics: Cite Sources

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SCAD Writers' Studio

 

 

The SCAD Writers' Studio offers assistance with all aspects of the writing process.

To find Writers' Studio resource, visit Blackboard> Academic Resources> Writers' Studio

Why Cite?

Citing the sources you use for your research paper is important for several reasons:

  • It helps you avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism is the use of work by another person without clear acknowledgment. It is a form of academic dishonesty and a violation of SCAD's rules of academic integrity. Properly attributing and documenting your sources will help you avoid inadvertently taking credit for another person's ideas.
  • It allows others to find your research sources.
  • It provides evidence to support your ideas and adds credibilty to your work by showing that you have consulted reliable sources.