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Correct Citations
Core Skills Writing Rubric
Explanation
There are three issues behind making sure that paper uses proper citations.
- Courtesy
It is an act of courtesy to thank an author whose thoughts, words, or ideas you used in your paper. A proper citation is the way you express "thank you" in an academic paper.
A proper citation is also an act of courtesy to your readers because it allows them to easily locate your reference if they want more information.
- Credibility
- Proper citations establish your credibility because they demonstrate the extent of your research as well as the quality of materials on which you are basis your thesis.
- Credit
- Giving credit to others by using a proper citation is a requirement for academic integrity. If you do not give credit, you are guilty of plagiarism. If you are guilty of plagiarism because you do not give credit to your sources, you could fail the course or even be expelled from college.
