Citations must be included in all academic papers such as term papers, bachelor and master theses, and dissertations. However, citing is a tricky issue that often raises questions and leads to difficulties during the writing process.
But why is it necessary to cite your sources? And what needs to be done to avoid plagiarism?
In this e-tutorial, you will learn how to ensure a smooth writing process by answering the following questions:
Level 1 – Defining citing and plagiarism
Level 2 – Why is it necessary to cite your sources?
Level 3 – Which sources can be cited?
Level 4 – How to cite correctly?
Level 5 – Basic rules of citation
Level 6 – Special cases and frequent questions
Please note:
This tutorial is interdisciplinary. Specific terms used in this tutorial may therefore have varying meanings in the context of different subjects. The term "source", for example, denotes literature in general.
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Citations and avoiding plagiarism – When, why and how to cite sources? by Kathleen Hoffmann, translated by Falk Seidel | SLUB Dresden is licensed under a Creative Commons Namensnennung 4.0 International Lizenz.