RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

REPORTING AND THESIS WRITING

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is it important to cite the sources of information that you used in your research? It is important because it ____
A
gives credit to the author
B
is required by the teacher
C
is generally a part of an essay
D
shows you made an effort in doing your assignment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It allows those who are reading your work to locate your sources, in order to learn more about the ideas that you include in your paper. Citing your sources consistently and accurately helps you avoid committing plagiarism in your writing.

Detailed explanation-2: -It’s important to cite sources you used in your research for several reasons: To show your reader you’ve done proper research by listing sources you used to get your information. To be a responsible scholar by giving credit to other researchers and acknowledging their ideas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why cite your sources? To give credit to the author and to show that your information comes from a credible place.

Detailed explanation-4: -Referencing allows you to acknowledge the contribution of other writers and researchers in your work. Any university assignments that draw on the ideas, words or research of other writers must contain citations. Referencing is also a way to give credit to the writers from whom you have borrowed words and ideas.

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