What are Citations?

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What are Citations?

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A citation is a reference to a source of information used in the text of an academic paper. Citations can take different forms, such as footnotes, endnotes, or parenthetical references. The purpose of a citation is to give credit to the original author of a work and to allow readers to find the source material. In addition, citations help to ensure that ideas are accurately represented and that all sources are properly attributed. When writing a paper, it is important to create a list of all the sources that you used in your research. This list, known as a bibliography, should be included at the end of your paper. Each entry in the bibliography should include full publication information for the source, such as the author's name, the title of the work, and the date of publication. By including citations in your paper, you can avoid plagiarism and ensure that your work is properly attributed.

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