How to provide correct citations and references for your research

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How to provide correct citations and references for your research

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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.

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2 hours

English

video + text

Certificate on completion

Online, On-demand learning

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19 modules

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

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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…

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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

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