If you have ever seen the cartoon show, Popeye, you know he performs feats of strength—like punching a hole through a boat—whenever he eats a can of spinach. Inspired by Popeye, kids watching started eating spinach regularly. And in fact,
In April 2014, Associate Dean Vanessa Ryan of the prestigious Brown University Graduate School was investigated for plagiarism after one of her readers found that her book had co-opted the ideas of others and passed them off as her own.
To quote Saul Bass, an American graphic designer and Oscar-winning filmmaker, “To engage in downright plagiarism is disappointing. It’s cynical, opportunistic and hypocritical.” When people think of theft, what usually comes to mind is the act of taking an object
Most people new to research writing have a common bad experience; they finish their paper, just to find that it has to go through some fine-toothed editing to make sure it’s meeting the requirement of your citation style. Although using
Throughout the humanities, Chicago Style is the preference for citation purposes. As you likely suspect, it was developed by the University of Chicago to create conformity among different disciplines. Unlike MLA or APA, it uses footnotes and is more flexible
Citing sources is an integral part of the research process, as it allows you to credit the author of the ideas you borrowed and expand on their previous research. If you’re a student, academic, or professional researcher, you already know
If you are a student, academic, or professional researcher, you understand the importance of citations when drafting your articles. Keeping track of all the numbers, formatting, and your reference list might be intimidating, but thankfully the guidelines are clear once
Improper citing in academic papers can lead to accusations of plagiarism, a lower grade, sanctions from an organisation or institution, and even the loss of one’s reputation as an academic researcher. Therefore, to protect you, your work, and your credibility,
As a student or an academic, citing sources is one of the most tedious aspects of the research process—especially with a wide variety of citation formats to consider. However, it’s essential. Not only does citing prepare your research for publication,
No academic work is ever complete without citations, footnotes, and references to the previous work on which it draws. Whether you’re an undergraduate just finishing your first year, or a PhD who’s held tenure for a long time, you’ll certainly
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