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How to provide correct citations and references for your research
How to provide correct citations and references for your research

Upskill Resources for authors and journals

Master the basics of writing citations and adding references when referring to any information or data in your work, including the right way to quote a source and give credit where it is due.
What you learn
The essential elements of a citation
Responsible citations, including electronic citations
Different citation styles for articles, books and other sources
Types of citations in text, visuals, and bibliography notes
Description
Any research process is an amalgamation of the researcher’s own primary efforts, supplemented and supported by secondary data that they may quote as part of their study. It is imperative that researchers learn how to compile references and citations, not just to avoid plagiarism but also to build a robust case for their own work.
This specially curated program shows you how to address the many challenges of citing sources and listing down references, while formulating your research paper. It highlights various styles and techniques on how to cite correctly throughout your documentation. In this course, you will also learn how to safeguard your research paper by adhering to the basic guidelines when it comes to citations and references in your scientific research.
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Modules
LECTURE 1 |Document/Slides
Introduction
3 mins
LECTURE 2 |Document/Slides
Objectives
3 mins
LECTURE 3 |Document/Slides
Parts of a citation
6 mins
LECTURE 4 |Document/Slides
Documentation, citation and reference
6 mins
LECTURE 5 |Document/Slides
Importance of citations
6 mins
LECTURE 6 |Document/Slides
Introduce a source
6 mins
Instructor (1)

Upskill
Resources for authors and journals
Editage Insights, a product of Editage, is a comprehensive multilingual learning and discussion platform through which researchers, authors, publishers, and academic societies globally can learn about all aspects of scholarly publishing, stay updated about the latest trends, share opinions, and seek and receive expert advice. Editage has a range of editorial and educational services designed to…
Reviews (10)
Pamela Hunter-Bowens
Great course! It provided me with a better understanding of citations and references. I struggle at times trying to determine if my electronic references were written correctly. Thank you!
Sandar Htay
I have learnt the consistency, completeness, correctness and accuracy of citation and then sources for information for citation.
Dr. Sundaranayagi S.
This module gives a complete understanding for citations and references