REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING
APA STYLE OF REFERENCING
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exact words of an author
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Purchased music, lyrics, and videos
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Pictures, graphs, and photos found on the Internet
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Your own words and ideas
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Detailed explanation-1: -Your own work that has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere does not need to be cited. In general, if it’s your words, your opinion, your photo, or your graph, of course, you don’t need to cite it.
Detailed explanation-2: -If you do not cite your source correctly, it is plagiarism. Plagiarism is academically dishonest and a violation of the Middlebury Honor Code. When you plagiarize, you are not giving credit to those whose research paved the way for your own.
Detailed explanation-3: -Paraphrasing ALWAYS requires a citation. Even if you are using your own words, the idea still belongs to someone else. Sometimes there is a fine line between paraphrasing and plagiarizing someone’s writing. Here’s one strategy for paraphrasing effectively: read over the paragraph of interest.
Detailed explanation-4: -Discuss, summarize, or paraphrase the ideas of an author. Provide a direct quotation. Use statistical or other data. Use images, graphics, videos, and other media. 16-Mar-2023