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<big>'''Why'''</big>: Using correct citation is crucial for academic writing. Whenever you research a topic, you will read other people’s books and articles and use the information found there to for your own interpretation of the subject. Therefore you need to make sure to respect other’s intellectual property and do not violate '''copyright''' laws. Moreover, your statements become more credible if you can show that someone else has had similar results.
  
 
== Goal(s) ==
 
== Goal(s) ==

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Why & When

Why: Using correct citation is crucial for academic writing. Whenever you research a topic, you will read other people’s books and articles and use the information found there to for your own interpretation of the subject. Therefore you need to make sure to respect other’s intellectual property and do not violate copyright laws. Moreover, your statements become more credible if you can show that someone else has had similar results.

Goal(s)

Getting started

Links & Further reading