Learning Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Explain the importance of using citations in your work
Define intellectual property
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Why Cite Sources?
Avoid Plagiarizing
Cite any direct quotation, summary, or paraphrase
Give credit to the original author
Not citing is plagiarism
Lend Authority
Demonstrates that your research is based on solid, reliable information
Shows that you are capable of critical thinking and synthesizing infomation
Provide a Path
Provides the information that your readers need to locate the same source
Acknowledge Others
Gives credit to other authors for their work
