Why is it important to use citation and referencing in your work?

Why is it important to use citation and referencing in your work?

Citations are not used simply to avoid plagiarism; they have other important roles too. Referencing allows you to acknowledge the contribution of other writers and researchers in your work. By citing the work of a particular scholar, you acknowledge and respect the intellectual property rights of that researcher.

Why we need to acknowledge the source of information in your writing?

WHY should you acknowledge your sources? to show that you have read and understood the research published in your area of study • to lend authority to what you are writing • to strengthen your argument • to support your own ideas • to provide details or background to what you are writing • to provide interest.

How do you properly acknowledge a source?

You should acknowledge your sources whenever you use a source of information:

1. as your inspiration.
2. as the source of a theory, argument or point of view.
3. for specific information such as statistics, examples or case studies.
4. for direct quotation (using the author’s exact words)
5. to paraphrase or summarise an author’s work.

How do you write the source of an image?

List of References

1. author (if available)
2. year produced (if available)
3. title of image (or a description)
4. Format and any details (if applicable)
5. name and place of the sponsor of the source.
6. accessed day month year (the date you viewed/ downloaded the image)
7. URL or Internet address (between pointed brackets).

Can you go to jail for a citation?

You can’t get jail time for a citation, you can for a misdemeanor.

Can police mail you a citation?

This is referred to as an Owner’s Responsibility ticket. The police officer will mail the ticket to you, rather than citing the driver. You should also receive a courtesy Information Violation Notice from the court which will list your options. You can also contest the ticket if you think you are not guilty.