To avoid plagiarism, develop simple daily citation habits: capture full source details as you read, mark what is a quote vs. a paraphrase, connect every borrowed idea to a citation in your draft, and add a matching entry in your reference list. Use one consistent style and double-check quotations, page numbers, and paraphrases before you […]
Category: Citing Sources
To cite AI-generated content, identify the tool, describe or name the prompt, note the model/version and date of generation, and choose the right style rule for retrievability. Use in-text only for non-recoverable conversations; create a full reference/entry when the exact output is publicly accessible or reproducible. What Counts as AI-Generated Content in Academic Writing AI-generated […]
Accurate referencing is the cornerstone of scholarly writing. Among the many citation systems in use today, Harvard referencing remains one of the most popular for its simplicity and clarity. By adopting a consistent approach to citing sources, you give credit to original authors, avoid plagiarism, and allow your readers to trace your research path. This […]